John de Graaf

Resisting Structural Evil

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“At a time when religious morality seems narrowly focused on personal behaviors, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda reminds us that the biggest sins of all are those we do not readily see in our daily lives. Through powerful stories of suffering and exploited people around the globe, and a clear analysis of the institutional and economic sources of injustice, she calls our attention to the ways by which our lifestyles, without our seeing it, lead to death and misery far from our shores. She asks us to understand that loving our neighbor requires far more than personal charity and goodwill; in fact, it requires a fundamental change in our hearts and our society. But though it challenges us profoundly as people of faith, this is book is no grim jeremiad; it offers profound hope, vision and ideas for remaking our world in justice while becoming more contented ourselves. It should be required reading for Bible-study groups and all who care about the impact of their lives in the wider world.”