Case Studies on ELCA Social Statements

For Personal Reflection and Group Discussion

Abstract

An Introduction to the following five case studies, based on social statements of the ELCA ("Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action;" "Church and Criminal Justice: Hearing the Cries;" "Genetics, Faith, and Responsibility;" "For Peace in God's World;" and "Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice"). Case studies encourage participants to reflect on the issues presented in each social statement, applying the statement to their own lives and that of their congregations.