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Everything Comes Down to Your Theology: Why Gaza, BLM or Climate Change don't Matter to Most Christians!
Posted by Roger Dickinson on 22 October 2024, 10:25 SAST
Have you ever wondered, like I do almost daily, why there is no mainstream Christian outcry over the ongoing Gaza genocide? Or why it does not make the sermon being preached on a Sunday? Or, for that matter, why there are never sermons on climate change, inequality, racism, sexism or pretty much any other social justice issue?
Turns out what you believe about God—whether you're Christian, Muslim, atheist, or something else—determines how you view the world, its people, and your responsibility toward both. Theology shapes not only religious practices but also societal attitudes, including views on justice, equality, and human rights. For many Christians, the teachings they hold regarding salvation, heaven, and God's will profoundly influence how they engage with issues like racism, povery and inequality and climate issues. In fact, for most, these beliefs can serve as a reason why social justice issues seems secondary, if not irrelevant and "unspiritual".
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The are many strands to this and many nuances, but two key drives to consider are
1. Soteriology
2. Social Darwinism
I would wager that most Christians have never heard of these concepts yet they practice and adhere to them often , if not all the time.
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