"The government should not consider a priest who takes a stand for social justice, as a politician, or a subversive element, when he is fulfilling his mission in the politics of the common good". - Oscar Romero Oscar Romero was not only a man of love, dignified faith, valor, and hope; he was a man of social justice. Social Justice is the equal right for every member of society. Oscar knew he had to defend …showed first 75 words of 478 total…

…showed last 75 words of 478 total…waged war. He exuded hope when despair ruled the day. Because of this magnitude of spirit, he lives on in every Christian who enters God's nonviolent struggle for justice. Oscar Romero was not only a gift from God, but also a gift for millions. Without his love, compassion, strong faith, and drive for social justice, there would be many more Salvadorians killed. Romero believed everyone deserved social justice and that's exactly what he fought for.