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Religion

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts) Wed Jul 19, 2017, 04:25 PM Jul 2017

From the article:

"Throughout American history, religion has played a significant role in promoting social reform. From the abolitionist movement of the early 19th century to the civil rights movement of the 20th century, religious leaders have championed progressive political causes."

To read more:

http://religionnews.com/2017/07/18/how-the-social-gospel-movement-explains-the-roots-of-todays-religious-left/

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How the social gospel movement explains the roots of todays religious left [View all] guillaumeb Jul 2017 OP

Most people forget the social gospel movement. Igel Jul 2017 #1

Most do forget because it is not really emphasized in history classes. guillaumeb Jul 2017 #4

Perhaps you should read the first reponse and respond to that also. guillaumeb Jul 2017 #3

why? it regurgitates the op. Voltaire2 Jul 2017 #5

It's also very good at taking credit Lordquinton Jul 2017 #9

I am shocked, shocked I say that you would accuse me. guillaumeb Jul 2017 #13

Quite relevant here. n/t trotsky Jul 2017 #7

But social gospel partly followed secular socialism, democracy? Bretton Garcia Jul 2017 #8