“Social Justice” has been taken over by the left - but it is also a very Conservative viewpoint. And a very Christian (and I’m pretty sure Jewish) strongly held belief as well.
Except we don’t just turn it over to the government. Looking at the Bible we see all sorts of things about taking care of widows, leaving some crops standing for the poor to glean, the tale of the Good Samaritan (help those that aren’t like you), the woman at the well, etc. Defending the weak (including the unborn), rebelling against bad authorities, - all “social justice” issues it would seem.
But, just like the woman at the well, we can help folks, and talk to folks and be polite, etc. But can also say “go, and sin no more”. Maybe not in so many words, but....
I imagine that YOUR interest in REAL social justice exceeds your professor’s.
Thanks for that, it is going to be difficult for me to hold my tongue in class. I’ll need all the venting help I can get here.
What you describe is not "justice," it's compassion and charity. Different values!