Articles on Secular-topics:life-issues/social-justice

Who Am I? A New Way to Define Identity

In our lives, each of us has an identity being formed and shaped through experiences, relationships, culture, media and the world around us. We seek to define who we are in any way that we can. How would believing the truth about your new identity in Christ change the way you live?

The Journey to Loving Outside My Culture

There are practical ways to show your love & care to a friend who's grieving because it can be hard to know how to be a friend when you are needed most.

Remembering Ferguson: My Response as A Christian Black Man

An African American man explains how he experiences the death of Mike Brown and other black men, and what we can all to do move toward healing.

Heart of Racism

Naomi describes the new “implicit” racism that our country faces today. She recounts her personal experiences with racism, speaks to its heart issue, and gives next steps for readers at different stages in their journeys with this issue.

Charleston: We Mourn With You

I don’t know how to respond as a white American Christian who is part of the majority culture. I can’t fully understand the pain or the depth of the wounds. But I’m still hurting.

Cru's Statement on Recent Events

Cru recognizes that a measure of responsibility for the division, strife, and injustice in our land rests with us as followers of Jesus. For too long, we have allowed ourselves to be defined by the spiritual, political, cultural, and racial issues that divide us rather than consistently defining our actions by the love and compassion of Jesus.

The Heart of Justice

Intended to follow an IJM/Cru Campus-wide Justice Week, these studies are designed to help students understand calling, mission, and the connections between justice and our commission as followers of Christ.

The World as We Know It

This is a 3-week study on the topic of God’s compassion for our broken world.

Online/Download

Bible studies for download or reading on the web, covering a variety of topics and books of the Bible. Great for small group studies or can be enjoyed by yourself.

Racism: What Thoughts or Feelings Come to Mind?

Click on a quote that best describes your thoughts and feelings about racism to learn more about God’s heart for you right where you’re at.

VIDEO: Living United in a Racially Divided World

Cru staff member David Williams shares his perspective on the history and current climate of race relations in America, and how the gospel calls us to unity.

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