Response to Courtney Medlin

Indeed, Christians cannot solely choose to follow only the gospel and overlook other social issues and injustices that go against them. By using the teachings of the gospel, Christians are required to control social aspects that they regard as righteous. The assertion that Christians are part of the social issue occasionally is of relevance in this discussion since they are also humans who should take an active part and act as role models in solving such controversial issues. Therefore, it would be inappropriate for a Christian to be after the gospel only and leave out social issues affecting the society where they belong. In her statement, I believe Madeleine referred to the role humans have in taking care of all aspects of God's creation. In this light, Christians, as the role models and proponents of the gospel, have the mandate of taking an active part in the gospel and its spread and social issues that are part of their lives and part of God's creation issues.

Response to Jade Delong

Everyone would most definitely agree with Writer Madeleine's statement. And from her statement, it is succinct that no one would be listening and adhering to the gospel, and at the same time, choose not to attend and pay attention to the social issues rampant in social contexts. Instead, Christians ought to participate in social controversies, pointing out their understanding and stances from the gospel teachings. When I fathom this Writer's message, it tries to imply that Christians need to use the gospel teachings in solving social issues.

Additionally, it is the role of humankind to take good care of God's creation. In this light, Christians are the champions who must act as role models in God's creation, including social issues. Therefore, it would be impossible and rather ridiculous for any Christian to give a deaf ear on social issues and choose to concentrate on the gospel only. Instead, they should use the gospel's teachings to shape social issues rampant in societies where they live.