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The Social Gospel Movement emerged in North America to address the challenges of the Gilded Age, advocating for social justice through Christian ethics. Key figures like Washington Gladden and Walter Rauschenbusch pushed for labor reforms and societal improvement, influencing Progressive Era policies and laying groundwork for future civil rights efforts. Their legacy continues to inspire social reform.
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The Social Gospel Movement arose in North America during the late 19th century as a Christian response to the social issues of the Gilded Age
Challenging Social Darwinism
The Social Gospel Movement challenged the prevailing Social Darwinist ethos by advocating for a more compassionate application of Christian principles to bring about societal reform
Advocating for Social Justice
The movement's foundational beliefs called for active Christian engagement in societal improvement, including fair labor practices and economic justice
The Social Gospel Movement sought to address a broad spectrum of social ills, championing reforms such as shorter workweeks, prohibition of child labor, and improved factory conditions
The Social Gospel Movement contributed to the establishment of labor laws, workers' compensation, and social welfare programs, and supported other reform movements such as temperance and women's suffrage
While not primarily a civil rights movement, the Social Gospel's emphasis on equality and justice intersected with the burgeoning civil rights movement, with leaders like Washington Gladden involved in the founding of the NAACP
The movement's ethos continues to inspire later generations of social reformers and its legacy is evident in ongoing efforts to achieve social justice and equality