Why Faith-based NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) Struggle So (Charity?
Yes, But Not Enough Justice) I apologize for allowing this note turning into an essay. But I have a deep love (and also a deep grieving) for the church of my birth. I have also been doing a lot of thinking lately about the roots of the violence in our so-called Christian nation. And I have, as have you, been thinking about the massive indifference of the average Christian to your NGO’s important mission. But all the other non-violence peace and justice groups are having similar problems. 150 years ago, Karl Marx exposed one of Christianity’s most serious spiritual problems when he said, “you Christians have vested interests in unjust structures, which produce victims, to whom you then can pour out your hearts in charity.” In other words, we over-privileged American Christians keep silent about (or try to claim ignorance about) our oppressive American institutions (military, economic, etc) which we may secretly hope will sustain our comfort for another year or so or perhaps another deca
