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591: The Social Gospel Strikes Back & Plodding Through Life with Drew Dyck

The Holy Post

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The Radical Social Implications of Scripture Throughout Christian History

There has always been a history of Christians finding radical social implications in the gospel. Even though the concept of politics may have changed over time, there have been instances throughout Christian history of movements fighting against slavery and advocating for communal ownership. The sociologist interviewed in this article calls the current economy sinful, which is unconventional. It's important to recognize that there are people on the left side of the political spectrum who use scripture to support their political work, whether faithfully or not. Regardless of political affiliation, many people believe their political work has deeper spiritual significance and that they are battling supernatural forces of evil.

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