The social problems we face today have had a negative impact on our society, making them very complex and difficult to solve. There is no such thing as a perfect society; Every civilization has problems that need to be solved. If we look at history, the search for justice in our society is a persistent problem. Almost everyone can easily understand what is right and instinctively distinguish injustice. However, it is difficult to characterize what justice or what the concept of justice entails.
According to Christian beliefs, the world was created to be fair and just. However, early humans’ rebellion against God resulted in sin. And, according to this view, our society’s current problems stem from the same root cause: sin. Corruption is one of the most serious concerns we face as a society. Many people participate in corruption, including bribery and embezzlement of public funds. The unfortunate thing is that the next generation will be raised in this environment, and corruption has become so pervasive that it is almost true to say that it has been accepted. And when a simple injustice exists and becomes the norm, the next generation will do the same thing, and it will become the norm.
There are several challenges in educational institutions today including drug addiction, poverty, racism, etc. In my opinion, the most important thing in trying to solve the social problem is to take practical action instead of just talking and making promises. John 15:12 (NLT) says, “My commandment is this: Love one another as I have loved you. » Not only Christianity, but other religions around the world encourage us to love one another. A love that expresses itself naturally and authentically, displaying the true character of sympathy, kindness and self-control. And it is through this love that we begin to tackle all kinds of societal ills, because most injustices begin with a lack of love.
The Degree of Thought column is a weekly community column launched by Tetso College in partnership with The Morung Express. The column explored contemporary social, cultural, political and educational issues and challenges around us. However, the opinions expressed here do not reflect the opinion of the institution. Tetso College is a NAAC accredited and UCG recognized business and arts college. Currently, the Degree of Thought column is managed by the Department of Mass Communication and the editorial team consists of Dr. Jenny Lalmuanpuii, KC Gabriela and Rinsit Sareo. For comments or feedback, please email: (email protected).
