Prophetic Faith: Inequality as Monstrous Injustice
Prophetic faith views inequality as a monstrous injustice, with prophets like Martin Luther King Jr. advocating for equality and denouncing racial discrimination. They see God and humanity as interconnected, with God never indifferent to worldly affairs or human actions.
Prophets throughout history have held God and men in their thoughts simultaneously, highlighting the tragedy of separating the divine from worldly matters. Their significant contribution was uncovering the evil of indifference, which is more insidious than the evil itself.
Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent figure in the 1960s, strongly represented equality for African Americans and other minorities. He protested against racial discrimination, understanding that preventing racial strife without addressing humiliation is ineffective. King, like other prophets, suffered the harm done to others as if it were happening to them, embodying God's presence and concern for humanity's actions.
In an honest estimation, all are responsible for society's moral state. God is always present, and may even be more present in slums than in mansions, emphasizing the importance of addressing inequality and injustice.
Prophetic faith teaches us that inequality is monstrous, and indifference to evil is more insidious than evil itself. Following the example of prophets like Martin Luther King Jr., we must all take responsibility for societal moral state and work towards creating a more equal and just world.
