num_pages: 216
description: International news accounts describe mind-blowing horrors of child prostitution, state-sponsored religious persecution, racial violence, torture and genocide. What can we possibly do in response? Can ordinary Christians make a difference? And where is the God of justice? The good news about injustice is that God is against it. Gary Haugen explains that God is in the business of using the unlikely to accomplish justice and mercy. This book offers stories of courageous Christians who have stood up for justice and also calls the body of Christ to action. Haugen provides concrete guidance on how Christians can rise up to seek justice throughout the world. This special youth edition of Good News About Injustice is designed to help youth groups understand what is happening around the world, with practical ideas for teens and youth workers to exert influence and bring about change. You and your youth group can become an instrument to bring hope in a hurting world. "God has called us to love what he loves and despise what he despises. Gary Haugen and the International Justice Mission have taken this call seriously. They have adopted lives committed to stamping out the injustices of the world. This book has opened my heart to a greater sense of compassion for those victims caught in the grip of severe persecution as well as given me newly directed passion to be a part of God's redemptive work surrounding humanitarian injustice. Be careful, the contents of this book will inspire us all to take action. It will change both the reader and the world." Dan Haseltine, lead singer, Jars of Clay "I defy anybody to emerge from exposure to this book unscathed. In fact, my advice to would-be readers is 'Don't! Leave the book alone!'--unless you are willing to be shocked, challenged, persuaded and transformed." John Stott, from the foreword "A book of prophetic and vital significance. Gary Haugen has pioneered in a field where Christians should be at the forefront." Philip Yancey, author of What's So Amazing About Grace? and Soul Survivor
language: English
title: Good News About Injustice Youth Edition : A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World
titlecomplete: Good News About Injustice Youth Edition : A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World
genres: Christianity, Social Justice, Church, Religion, Theology, Faith, Spirituality, Christian Living, Christian, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1213
publisher: Intervarsity Pr