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What was Herbert Spencer's view on helping the poor and weak?
What was Herbert Spencer's view on helping the poor and weak?
- He argued that it hindered societal progress by allowing the unfit to survive. (correct)
- He believed it strengthened society by creating a more equitable distribution of resources.
- He advocated for government programs to uplift the poor and ensure their survival.
- He thought it was a Christian duty to assist those less fortunate.
Social Darwinism does not align well with traditional Christian beliefs about helping those in need.
Social Darwinism does not align well with traditional Christian beliefs about helping those in need.
True (A)
What was the primary focus of Christian efforts to help people during the growth of cities and industry?
What was the primary focus of Christian efforts to help people during the growth of cities and industry?
salvation from sin
The new religious movement that dismissed the idea of hell and denied Jesus' divinity was called ______ or modernism.
The new religious movement that dismissed the idea of hell and denied Jesus' divinity was called ______ or modernism.
Match the following organizations with their primary activities during the era of industrial growth:
Match the following organizations with their primary activities during the era of industrial growth:
What did pastors who embraced liberalism believe about the Bible?
What did pastors who embraced liberalism believe about the Bible?
The Social Gospel focused primarily on individual salvation rather than the improvement of society.
The Social Gospel focused primarily on individual salvation rather than the improvement of society.
What was B.B. Warfield's main contribution to Christian theology?
What was B.B. Warfield's main contribution to Christian theology?
What was the ultimate outcome of Christians trying to coexist with liberals in churches and schools?
What was the ultimate outcome of Christians trying to coexist with liberals in churches and schools?
Herbert Spencer built on the ideas of ________ Darwin, who taught about evolution.
Herbert Spencer built on the ideas of ________ Darwin, who taught about evolution.
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Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism
The idea that the 'fittest' in society and business should survive without intervention.
YMCA/YWCA Purpose
YMCA/YWCA Purpose
Gymnasiums and study halls created by Christian groups to provide alternatives to city temptations.
Liberalism/Modernism
Liberalism/Modernism
A movement that dismissed hell and basic Christian beliefs, focusing on societal improvement as salvation.
Social Gospel
Social Gospel
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B.B. Warfield
B.B. Warfield
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Princeton Seminary
Princeton Seminary
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Study Notes
Social Darwinism
- Herbert Spencer expanded on Charles Darwin's evolution theories.
- Spencer coined "survival of the fittest," applying it to business and society, not just animals.
- He argued against solving problems, believing it aided the weak and hindered societal progress.
- Social Darwinism clashed with Christian values of helping those in need.
Christian Response to Societal Problems
- Christians addressed societal problems like poverty, often linked to sin, such as drunkenness.
- They focused on preaching the gospel, helping new converts fight sin, and providing Christian environments.
- Organizations like the YMCA and YWCA offered alternatives to city temptations via gymnasiums and study halls.
- The Salvation Army provided practical assistance like soup kitchens and job training, combined with gospel preaching.
- Christians believed salvation from sin was most important.
The Rise of Liberalism/Modernism
- Some pastors began to reject the concept of hell, the divinity of Jesus, His resurrection, and the Bible as God's Word.
- These pastors viewed the Bible as a collection of good ideas with mistakes.
- This new religious view was called liberalism or modernism
- It introduced the Social Gospel, which equated societal improvement with salvation.
- Many Christians supported societal improvement but maintained it was distinct from salvation.
B. B. Warfield
- B.B. Warfield was a theology professor at Princeton Seminary from 1887 to 1921.
- He defended the Bible against claims of errors and his writings remain influential in Christian study.
Conflict and Toleration
- True Christians defended the Bible and opposed liberalism, advocating for the removal of liberals from pastoral and teaching positions.
- Princeton Seminary defended the Bible as God's Word and its teachings on Jesus and salvation.
- Some Christians favored toleration with liberals, but liberals later took control of churches and excluded Christians.
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