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In every individual his own laws prevail, even when perceived to be the laws of the host nation-whether or not they really are. Conscience reigns supreme IOW-and has that right even when wrong,
Yes, well, I can only say that we won't much get much done as a society of one- in terms of coloring our surroundings Christian in colors. Much of the good that is done and that we enjoy in any given society or nation is due to people of good will joining together in united concerns and efforts.
Why did Christ ignore so much social justice in his day? Why did Paul not oppose slavery or fight for women's rights. If you look closely it is because they had something much better to give than those temporal gifts. Perhaps you could name one of your causes and explain what you are doing about it. That would give me a better idea of what you mean by social justice. For me it is hands on. Like driving an hour to help an invalid shower and dress for a month because his wife had broken her ribs and could not help him.
No they're generally insitutions, necessarily so because of the sheer magnitude of many soical issues, but it's recognized that the more locally problems can be resolved the better. And when institutions speak out against injustices it can just plain carry more weight. But the problem is always in convincing and mobilizing a sufficient part of the population; we're quite often NIMBYs otherwise, in truth. Individuals may also serve as focal points in stirring up the masses, or governing bodies, into action.
Because He wanted us to do it. Do you think abolition was wrong? Or civil/women's rights? Do you think He'd want us to sit on our thumbs and overlook genocide, starvation, etc? He had a singular job to do in a relatively short period of time: to bring the light into the world. It's up to us to ponder, reflect, and radiate that light.
I agree that Christians are not called to apathy or indifference toward suffering. Scripture is clear that love for neighbor matters and that faith expresses itself through love (Gal. 5:6). At the same time, the New Testament places a clear priority on the mission Christ actually gave His church.
