Reflection: Month of April

Miko G. Magno

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY

APRIL 2023
 RESEARCH
According to Britannica Dictionary; Justice, in philosophy, the concept of a
proper portion between a person’s desert (what is merited) and the good and bad
things that befall or are allotted to him or her. According to Aristotle, the key element
of justice is treating like cases alike, an idea that has set later thinkers’ task of
working out which similarities (need, desert, talent) are relevant.
According to Britannica Dictionary; Charity, in Christian though is the highest
form of love, signifying the reciprocal love between god and man that is made manifest
in the unselfish love of one’s fellow men. According St. Augustine, “Charity is a virtue
which, when affections are perfectly ordered, unites us to God, for by it we love him.
There is difference between charity and justice such as charity is a social
service, it provides direct services like food, clothing, shelter however, justice is a
social change, it promotes social change in institutions or political structures. Charity
is a private, or an individual act and justice is a public, or collective actions. Charity
responds to immediate needs and justice responds to long-term needs. Charity is
directed at the effect of injustice, its symptoms. Charity address problems that already
exist, otherwise put: “love mops up,” but Justice is directed at the root causes of social
problems and addresses the underlying structures or causes of these problems.
Otherwise put “justice tries to make sure the mess isn’t made to begin with.
Justice is a complicated concept that it is core requires fairness. Justice, for
many people, refers to fairness. But while justice is important to almost everyone, it
means different things to different groups. For instance, social justice is the notion
that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social opportunities irrespective
of race, gender, or religion. Distributive justice refers to the equitable allocation of
assets in society. Environmental justice is the fail treatment of all people with regard
to environmental burdens and benefits. Restorative or corrective justice seeks to make
whole those who have suffered unfairly. Retributive justice seeks to punish
wrongdoers objectively and proportionately. And procedural justice refers to
implementing legal decisions in accordance with fair and unbiased process. Justice is
one of the most important moral values in the spheres of law and politics. Legal and
political systems that maintain law and order are desirable, but they cannot
accomplish either unless they also achieve justice.
According to Quick Mission, Charities play an essential role in society. A charity
helps people realize that it is possible to bless others in a world full of uncertainties
and chaos. Giving to charity gives a deeper meaning to life and help us see our
purpose to the people in our society. Giving is one of the essential meaning behind a
charity. It also triggers compassion and inspires the beneficiary to do the same in the
future when he or she has the opportunity and means to do so. Charities are essential
to create order in providing relief and assistance to the less noticed population in
different parts of the world. Victims of war, abused children, areas with no water and
medical aid, and those communities touched by disease and disaster are few of the
people whose lives are cared for by charities. Acts of charity give meaning to caring
and love for humankind. Some people give to charity because they see it as a moral
duty. Others see their see purpose and find personal gratification in need, both in
cash and in-kind.
REFLECTION
Charity and Justice are two values that play a significant role in many religious,
cultural, and social traditions. These values are interconnected and form a basis or
creating compassionate and equitable societies around the world. For example, charity
is viewed as a form of worship and an instrument for social justice. Similarly, justice is
emphasized as a core value in many traditions, including the belief of individuals that
should be treated fairly and equitable regardless of their backgrounds or
circumstance. In today’s world, where many individuals and communities are facing
significant challenges such as poverty, natural disaster, and political instability, it is
essential to reflect on these values and consider how we can incorporate them into our
lives to make positive difference.
The adoption of these values in daily life calls to have responsible citizen of our
own country to make change with these to values in our life. It supporting the
charitable organizations, advocating for policies and practices that promote justice, by
incorporating such values into our attitudes and behaviors to ward others. We ca also
advocate for policies and practices that uphold the principle of charity and justice,
such as advocating for fair wages, providing access to quality healthcare and
education for all, and supporting efforts to address systematic inequalities. These
values are not only important in religious traditions but also in cultural and social
setting as they provide a moral compass for building equitable societies.
One way to do this is by supporting charitable organization or engaging in
volunteer work that promotes justice and equality. Another approach is to examined
our attitudes and behaviors and strive to live our lives in way that reflects these
values. For instance, we can cultivate a spirit of generosities and kindness towards
other by practicing empathy and actively seeking out opportunities to help those in
need.
A charity encourages people to be better, it is the value of giving things to
others as we blessed in many things in our life. Sharing is caring the always we say, it
its true that sharing is caring because of fulfillment of our purpose in our life. Helping
other bring each and everyone closer to each other. It brings encouragement to us
through seeing and experience the goodness of everyone to each other. Giving, without
prejudice, is a noble gesture. Real generosity knows no race, color, or creed. Charity is
one of the biggest blessings to humanity. It helps people in need, touches lives, and
influences people to be better. Charities bring rainbows to place and people who need
them the most.
In summary, the values of charity and justice are critical in inspiring
individuals to act toward creating a fairer and more compassionate world. These
values reflect our common humanity and remind us of the importance of treating
others with dignity, respect, and compassion. Also, it promotes personal growth and
sense of purpose, as we are contributing toward positive change in the world and
making meaningful impact on the lives of others.
References:
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2016, September 13). charity. Encyclopedia
Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/charity-Christian-concept
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, February 11). justice. Encyclopedia
Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/justice-social-concept
Office for Social Justice, Archdiocese of St.
Paul/Minneapolis.http://sites.saintmarys.edu/~incandel/charjust.html
Importance of charity in the society. https://the quickmission.com/importance-of-
charity-in-society/