Public Justice for citizens, governments, and CPJ

CPJ’s principled approach to public policy is captured in the concept of public justice. Rooted in Scripture, public justice unfolds in human history as God continues with redemptive work in creation. It provides norms for decision-making, not a recipe book for good government, a formula for a just society, or a list of isolated moral issues for Christians to address.

Public justice offers a coherent approach to social issues, but respects the complexity of creation and contemporary life, rather than flattening public life to its economic dimension alone or to a majority opinion.

For more see CPJ's Public Justice for Citizens Governments and CPJ [PDF 178KB].

This document was approved in 2007 by CPJ’s board as the articulation of CPJ’s core principles for this time in its history. The document forms the basis from which board and staff seek to fulfill CPJ’s mission and vision for public justice. An expression of harmony with CPJ’s vision and mission, and with this document as a guideline for Christian faith and public life, is expected of all board members and senior staff.