Fighting Injustice With Art and FaithSample

Alexandr Solzhenitsyn's powerful message reached the world thanks to the courage of Swedish journalist Stig Fredrikson, who risked everything to smuggle his Nobel Lecture out of the Soviet Union.

This collaboration between an artist and a practitioner from another profession highlights the power of interdisciplinary effort in the pursuit of justice.

Addressing complex justice requires diverse skills working together, united by a common goal.

Historical Highlight:

Fredrikson's spy-like statecraft to smuggle Solzhenitsyn's writings to the West demonstrates how different callings can combine for a unified purpose.

It's a beautiful example of how the artist, often seen as separate, can use their creative gifts support the work of other professionals to achieve justice.

Action Point:

Reflect on the diverse gifts within your community or church. How might people with different skills (e.g., a writer, a lawyer, a social worker, a tech expert) collaborate to address a local or global injustice? Pray for such collaborations to emerge and thrive.