Social Gospel
Walter Rauschenbusch
The Social Gospel movement is the intersection of religion and social service. It applies Christian principles to social justice issues, including poverty, inequality, crime, racism, and destruction of the environment.
The Social Gospel movement dealt with the day-to-day issues of the working class. This led it to become intertwined with labor movements. It also tied in with the Progressive movement that took the early twentieth century by storm. The Social Gospel movement is said to have had some influence on womenÕs suffrage and prohibition.
Social Gospel movement
Social welfare reform movement
The Social Gospel movement
Social Gospel movement
It was a Christian Movement that focused on solving social problems.
The goal of the reformers of the Social Gospel movement was to apply Christian ethics to social problems, particularly issues related to poverty, inequality, and injustice. They sought to address the moral and social implications of the industrialization and urbanization of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, advocating for reforms such as labor rights, healthcare, and education. By promoting social justice and community service, they aimed to create a more equitable society reflecting Christian values. Ultimately, the movement emphasized that salvation was not just a personal, spiritual matter but also a collective responsibility to improve societal conditions.
The organized labor movement joined the Social Gospel movement to address work-related concerns. The Social Gospel emphasized the application of Christian ethics to social problems, including labor rights, poverty, and inequality. This collaboration aimed to improve working conditions and advocate for social justice, aligning religious principles with the needs of the labor force.
both were led by social conservatives