Pursuing justice is almost always controversial, either inside or outside of the church. I think the prophetic and NT literature makes that clear.

I guess ‘unnecessary’ controversy is an issue, but I wonder if avoiding conflict and risking money and career opportunities are a much bigger stumbling block for Christians who feel God stirring their souls to serve the least.

Listening to the real song of the world in its major cords of suffering usually creates a crisis of faith for folks drawn to the gospel.

The authentic church always moves forward on the shoulders of those who are willing to deal with strong opposition and on the backs of those who struggle for faith in the midst of conditions that seem to be unbearably unfair and overwhelming.

Like Jesus. Like us—sometimes and fitfully—by grace and adoption.