The Eudo Podcast Episode 2:6 Justice in an Unjust World
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Mar 10, 2019 Courtney and Paul dive into the nature of justice in a world full of injustices. They explore how our longing for justice reflects God's character. Historical perspectives from Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas shed light on the moral virtues tied to justice. The hosts differentiate justice from rights and highlight the significance of defining personhood. They discuss individual versus social justice and connect justice with beauty through harmony. Finally, they present a Christian definition of justice and the importance of mercy and sacrifice in achieving it.
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Justice Grounded In God
- God is presented in Scripture as the source of perfect justice and Jesus manifests that justice.
- Followers of Christ are called to be agents who cultivate and enact justice in a fallen world.
Order Within Produces Justice
- Classical philosophers link inner order and harmony with justice: a rightly ordered soul produces just action.
- Justice harmonizes parts of the self and society to produce flourishing, not merely punishment.
Rights Require A Human Nature
- Justice depends on understanding rights, and rights depend on what it means to be human.
- Without a shared human nature, rights reduce to agreements and justice becomes unstable.
