“Look for the words ‘social justice’ or ‘economic justice’ on your church Web site. If you find it, run as fast as you can.”
— Glenn Beck
Fox News Host Glenn Beck is famous for making outrageous statements. And normally, we don't feel compelled to respond. But now he’s gone too far. Recently, he urged his audience to leave their congregations if the church mentioned “social” or “economic justice.”
Read the story and watch the clip here: Glenn Beck Urges Listeners to Leave Churches That Preach Social Justice
Well, we say Jesus called us to care for “the least of these.” Social justice is central to the gospel. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it is impossible for biblically-literate people to deny the thousands of verses in the Bible about hunger and poverty.
Click Here to Sign the Following petition (initiated by Bread for the World):
Mr. Beck,
Economic and social justice are central to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Quit using your bully pulpit to spread misinformation and fear by comparing faithful Christians who care “for the least of these” to Nazis and communists.
