In Good News About Injustice Haugen offers practical strategies for tackling injustice. By courageously exposing the truth and removing the means o...
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Jul 13, 2010
Cori
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Anyone who knows me knows that I’m passionate about the International Justice Mission and their work to fight injustice in this world. I went to their 2010 prayer gathering back in April, and was blown away by the passion and commitment of the people in the organization. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed and discouraged about the plight of human trafficking, this book is for you. Not only does Haugen explain the reasons behind the problem and the oppression, he offers tangible ways for the everyda
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Apr 26, 2011
David
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This book is fantastic! Gary Haugen is a lawyer who worked for the United States Department of Justice. At one point, he was sent to Rwanda to lead a team gathering evidence against the perpetrators of the genocide there in 1994. It was experiences like this one that led Haugen to create International Justice Mission, whose goal is to provide legal aid and advocacy to oppressed persons throughout the world.
The first few chapters of the book set the stage. Haugen tells a bit of his More...
The first few chapters of the book set the stage. Haugen tells a bit of his More...
Feb 08, 2010
A. T.
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A good introductory book on some of the injustices going on around the world and what Haugen's group, the International Justice Mission, is doing about it. For the last three years of college, I was vice president of our International Justice Mission campus chapter, and we successfully raised money for Somalian wet nurses and so forth, and I met Gary once at an IJM conference for about two seconds. Anyway, this book is a really basic intro into international injustices, mostly focusing on child
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Jun 19, 2011
Eric
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Good News is a typical social justice book written in 1999. Breaking very little ground of its own, it seems as if it simply jumped on the social justice bandwagon making its way around the world a decade ago. It can be summarized by the main themes contained in all its brother and sister books: Bad things happen; God doesn't like it; We should do something about it.
If I were to nitpick, I could take issue with the notion that God wants to punish those who cause injustice. Though there More...
If I were to nitpick, I could take issue with the notion that God wants to punish those who cause injustice. Though there More...
Feb 13, 2011
Feeding of the Five Thousand:
The disciples brought complaints about the hungry multitude to Jesus, and he responded compassionately by blessing the bits of food from a boy's lunch- five loaves of bread and two fishes. “Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They ate and all were satisfied” (Matthew 14:19).
Imagine a scenario in which the disciples just kept thanking Jesus for all the bread and fish- without passing them along to the peo More...
The disciples brought complaints about the hungry multitude to Jesus, and he responded compassionately by blessing the bits of food from a boy's lunch- five loaves of bread and two fishes. “Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They ate and all were satisfied” (Matthew 14:19).
Imagine a scenario in which the disciples just kept thanking Jesus for all the bread and fish- without passing them along to the peo More...
Mar 20, 2011
Trice
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Definitely feels like light reading in a certain sense - that is, it isn't a great philosophical work. But it is a strong Biblically grounded book on the practical work to right injustices in the world - it is intended for Christians seeking to understand our part in a suffering world, and in that I think it is a good start. I still think I'd recommend John Stott's Human Rights & Human Wrongs: Major Issues for a New Century over this one (he even gives a very generous nod to the work of Haug
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Feb 28, 2009
Maureen
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I think this is one of the best "Christian" books that I've ever read. Gary doesn't rely on sensationalism or the ups and downs of our frail and vacillating emotions like some other writers do. Instead, he relies on the brute force of undiluted truth. There's a lot of repetition in the book, but not for lack of creativity. Instead, Gary uses this repetitive factor to really drill in certain facts and skills and how to apply them to different situation. I personally like this because he
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Oct 24, 2007
Meredith
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Abuse and grinding poverty, which dehumanize human beings, are also an insult to the God who made them. Christians have not, despite being repeatedly called to the task by His word, rescued the oppressed. We have forgotten how to be such a witness of Christ’s love, power, and justice in the world. We sit in the same paralysis of despair as those who don’t even claim to know a Savior-and in some cases, we manifest even less hope. Isaiah 1:17. God spends his days weeping beside children in br
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Feb 07, 2011
Joe
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The fact that a short book takes on the whole existential question of injustice and evil in a world created by an ultimately good God is almost arrogant. This book is alright if you are mildly upset by "gaps" that exist in the world, but if it goes deeper, you won't be able to reason your way out so easily.
Nov 02, 2010
Joy
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I'd actually give this a 3.5. I loved the first 2/3rds of this book. Thought it was an excellent resource on injustice, and a Biblical view of justice. Loved it. But got a little weary at the end when he talked in detail about all the professional areas of help. Didn't really apply to me, and found it a bit long. But would recommend the book overall!
Apr 25, 2010
Jonathan
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I was less impressed with this book than I thought I would be. Incredibly important topic and yet somehow... perhaps I was just expecting too much.
Dec 01, 2009
Michael
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Haughen and IJM are doing a great work to combat global injustice. This is a great read to get a sense of what the issues and solution are.
Apr 08, 2010
Mary
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I'm almost done with this and it is unbelievable. The guy who wrote it is the President of the International Justice Mission and used to be some sort of international lawyer and worked for the Dept. of Justice and the UN. He led the investigation on a couple of different massacres (Rwanda, South Africa...etc.) and war crimes all over the world. He went to Harvard and is a Spirit-filled believer. What makes this book so great is that he combines his incredible experience all over the world, his i
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Apr 10, 2011
Darrel
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eye opening book about human slavery and human trafficking, and the efforts of IJM to bring those people to justice
Nov 03, 2009
Henry
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A good introduction to the topic - however, does not present the broader picture, but merely one aspect of it.
Nov 19, 2010
Greg
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Haugen is the founder of International Justice Mission, a human rights organization that seeks to rescue countless people around the world from violence, slavery, forced prostitution and other situations of oppression, as well as prosecute those in power who are responsible. This book is a great overview of the conditions that people all over the world (including far too many children) are forced into and cannot escape from on their own. Haugen argues that as Christians, we have a responsibili
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Jun 05, 2010
Lynn
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Compassionately and intelligently addresses the problem of why God allows evil.
Apr 05, 2010
Victoria
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What a beautiful inspiration of God this book is. So many scriptures to back up defending oppression, so many examples of stories and experiences that Mr. Haugen encounter, and man is this very encouraging for those who have a heart for helping others out of oppression! Very well done! I enjoyed reading it!!!!
Sep 06, 2008
Eric
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There were some good aspects of this book. However, I felt that he didn't really address the kinds of injustice that we still experience in the United States - he was more focused upon extremely violent kinds of injustice or things that were foreign. Toward the end of the book I really felt like his point was to either recruit people to his organization or collection donations from others. It seemed like he was telling me that I couldn't fight against injustice because I wasn't qualified, but
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Nov 10, 2008
Becky
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This is an excellent book to help people become aware of slavery, sex trafficking and other injustices across the world. It specifically shows how Gary Haugen's christian organization, International Justice Mission, works to use the laws of different countries to free people with the injustices they are facing. I would have liked more stories to help people become more aware of all of these atrocities but this is definitely a good book to start learning.
Jan 24, 2010
Kristin
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This book had some interesting information and good ideas, but it was more than clear throughout that it was written by a lawyer. I am very thankful for and impressed by IJM and all they do to fight injustice around the world. I think this book could be more powerful than it is if Gary Haugen had focused more on the stories and less on presenting facts and lists of steps to be followed. Still very interesting and convicting, though.
Jun 16, 2008
Noel
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Interesting reading. It follows the author through his time in some really horrible places, notable post-genocide Rwanda. My only problem with this book was that it was heavily biased towards missionaries and faith-based Evangelical NGOs. While I'm sure some of them do good work, the secular NGOs are no less legitimate in their operations and the service they bring to those in need.
Apr 26, 2008
Laura
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I heard the author speak one morning at First Pres Houston and was so impressed with him. A good friend loaned me his book, and I really enjoyed it. You should be warned, his experiences are intense, graphic and very real. It has forever changed the way I see the Christian's role/responsibility among social injustice.
Jan 24, 2010
Sherry
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Christians stop making excuses and use your god given gifts to make a difference. This is the call to action by Gary A. Haugen the president and CEO of International Justice Mission in Washington, D.C. This book will give you the hope you need to propel you into action. Gary is amazing and his group is making a difference.
Jan 24, 2010
Heather
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International Justice Mission works to help those in the world who cannot fight for themselves and are oppressed and victims of injustice. This book, written by the leader of IJM, raises your awareness of injustices in the world and will enpower you to help seek justice for others...
Oct 17, 2007
Glenn
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Gary Haugen provides a realistic view into the world of injustice that many in the west know exist, but only know only as a concept. Sobering descriptions of the inhumane events that do transpire, and simple guidelines for contribution to bringing justice for any walk of life.
Feb 24, 2008
Kathryn
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A great book about institutional injustice that we are generally blind to. Also, good in terms of helping the numb, immune, or overwhelmed person understand the issues of injustice and what can be done about it at a very human and ordinary level.
Jan 24, 2010
Jackie
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This book is one of the major reasons I work for International Justice Mission. I would recommend this book to anyone. We must have our eyes opened to the injustices that are rampant around the world and be moved to action.
