Cedarville University recently hosted Marvin Olasky and Jim Wallis for a dialog entitled A Critical Evaluation of Christian Responses to Poverty and Affluence. Each gave a roughly 50 minute presentation, followed by a moderated discussion. Olasky presented a conservative approach and Wallis presented a progressive approach.
Social justice is a hot topic these days, and one in which there is often more heat than light. Hats off to Cedarville for organizing a civil discussion on the subject. In my view, this is exactly the sort of event that Christian higher education institutions should be hosting, helping their students think through the perspectives and develop well-informed convictions.