Social Christianity

Can sharing a meal with someone from a different background be a starting point for meaningful dialogue on social issues?

When making decisions, how do you weigh your personal benefits against potential benefits to the wider community?

What actions do you take to ensure that you are not just a passive observer but an active participant in creating a just world?

How can we reconcile our desire for personal freedom with the need to ensure the welfare of others in society?

What does 'being your brother’s or sister’s keeper' mean to you in the context of today's global challenges?

Can you share an instance where small, individual choices have led to significant positive changes in your community?

How might the concept of 'healing the sick' inform our attitudes towards mental health and well-being in modern society?

What role does gratitude play in your life and how does it influence your actions towards others?

When it comes to finding solutions for social issues, how important is it for you to consider the impact on the next generation?

What does 'being a good Samaritan' look like in a modern context, and have you ever had such an encounter?

How do you incorporate the concept of 'forgiveness' into your life, especially in difficult situations?

What personal sacrifices have you made, or witnessed others make, for the betterment of society?

If empathy could be taught like math or science, what changes might we see in the world around us?

When have you felt most connected to a larger community and what inspired that feeling?

Can exposure to different forms of suffering lead to a greater sense of empathy, or might it lead to compassion fatigue?

How do you think adopting an attitude of service could change the dynamics in competitive environments like schools or sports?

When faced with a social issue, how do you balance the desire to help with respecting others' self-determination?

In your experience, how can engaging with people from different backgrounds enrich your own beliefs and values?

How can the idea of 'loving thy enemy' be applied to online debates and discussions?

What kind of impact do you think small, purposeful actions of kindness could make in your local area?

Have there been instances in your life where 'turning the other cheek' has resolved a conflict?

How should the idea of 'respecting the dignity of every person' influence our laws and policies?

What does 'being a peacemaker' mean to you in the context of your school or community?

Can personal acts of charity make a difference in systemic social issues, or is organized action necessary?

How might your life change if society truly embraced the idea of 'loving thy neighbor' in everyday interactions?

In what ways do you think volunteering or community service can enrich our understanding of different cultures and beliefs?

Have you ever faced a moral dilemma that made you question how to balance 'giving to Caesar' and 'giving to God'?

What small daily actions do you believe could demonstrate the Christian value of compassion in a practical way?

How do you think recognizing the 'dignity in every person' could affect our interactions on social media?

When has an act of kindness—big or small—touched your life and possibly altered your behavior towards others?

Why do you think some people are more motivated by religious teachings to engage in social activism than others?

If you had the power, what social reform would you undertake inspired by Christian principles?

In a time where opinions are polarized, how can the teachings of patience and understanding inform your interactions?

How might the value of simplicity, often endorsed by religious figures, offer a counter-narrative to our consumer-driven culture?

How might the principle of 'loving thy enemy' change the way we engage with those we disagree with on social media?

Can you think of a situation where helping someone else also led to personal growth for you?

How would you apply the principle 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you' to today's Internet culture?

Do you believe that faith communities have a responsibility to take a stand on climate change, and why or why not?

What lessons can we take from religious stories about leaders to improve our definition of effective leadership today?

How would 'render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s' apply to contemporary conversations about taxation and government spending?

How might the values of sacrifice and selflessness spoken of in religion play a role in discussions about wealth distribution?

Can the idea of communal sharing from the early Christian Church offer solutions to modern-day economic disparities?

What does 'stewardship of the Earth' from a Christian perspective mean for the environmental policies we should support?

In what ways can the principle of 'feeding the hungry' guide us in addressing issues of poverty and food insecurity?

How might the biblical teaching 'blessed are the peacemakers' apply to international conflicts today?

What do you think about the idea that kindness and compassion could be more influential in politics than power and money?

How do you feel about the notion of 'forgiving debts' both in a financial sense and in everyday relationships?

How should Christians navigate the tension between upholding religious convictions and advocating for secular social change?