Christian left - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Christian Left: Encyclopedia - Christian Left
The Christian Left encompasses those who hold a strong Christian belief and share left-wing or socialist ideals. Contrary to the situatio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Left: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Left - History
Christian left - Early Christianity as anti-establishment movement. See also: Christian anarchism Early Christian anti-materialism O...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Conservative Christianity - Conservative Protestantism
Conservative Christianity - Scholars theologians and writers. Contemporary Conservative Protestant scholars and theologians include: No...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evangelicalism: Encyclopedia - Evangelicalism
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Socialism: Encyclopedia - Christian Socialism
Socialism Part of the Politics series History of socialism Democratic socialism Christian socialism Communism Libertarian socialism Socia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Christianity: Encyclopedia - Conservative Christianity
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Communism: Encyclopedia - Christian Communism
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Communism: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Communism - Controversy
Christian communism - Communism or Communalism. A number of Christians, of various political persuasions, object to the use of the word...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Social Creed Methodist: Encyclopedia Ii - Social Creed Methodist - The Social Creed
The creed as it appears in paragraph 166 of the 2000 edition of the Book of Discipline: We believe in God, Creator of the world; and in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evangelicalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Evangelicalism - Development
Evangelicalism - 19th century. Evangelical Christians were a diverse group; some were at the forefront of movements such as abolition o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Progressive Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Progressive Christianity - Origins
A priority of justice and care for the down-trodden are present from before Christianity. These are carried on carrying through the early...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conservative Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Conservative Christianity - Conservative Roman Catholicism
Conservative Christianity - Opus Dei. One example of conservative Roman Catholicism is Opus Dei, the name is (Latin for "Work of God"),...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Movements: Encyclopedia - Christian Movements
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia - Christian Right
Christian Right is a term collectively referring to a spectrum of conservative Christian political and social movements and organizations...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia - Socialism
Socialism Part of the Politics series History of socialism Democratic socialism Christian socialism Communism Libertarian socialism Socia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Communism: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Communism - Brief History
Christian communism - Origin of Christian communism. The origin of Christian communism can be traced to the New Testament book Acts of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evangelicalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Evangelicalism - Demographics
A 1992 survey (Green) showed that in the United States and Canada evangelicals make up both the largest and the most active group of Chri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evangelicalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Evangelicalism - Globally
Globally, evangelicalism and Pentecostalism are among the most influential and fastest growing Christian movements. Growth in Africa and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evangelicalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Evangelicalism - Roots
The contemporary evangelical movement has its origins in the 18th century. In that period, the First Great Awakening was deeply influenci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Progressive Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Progressive Christianity - Current Situation
The ascendancy of Evangelicalism, particularly in its more socially reactionary forms in the US has challenged many people in mainline ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Evangelicalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Evangelicalism - Doctrine
The Bible is accepted as reliable and the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice. The Protestant Reformation doctrines of so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Communism: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Communism - Christian Communists
Christian communism - Thomas J. Haggerty. Thomas J. Haggerty was a Catholic priest from New Mexico, USA, and one of the founding member...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ron Sider: Encyclopedia Ii - Ron Sider - Education And Career
He attended the University of Waterloo, in Ontario, and received a BA in European history. While at Waterloo, Sider came in contact with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Student Christian Federation: Encyclopedia Ii - World Student Christian Federation - History
WSCF was formed at a meeting of students from ten North American and European countries in 1895 at Vadstena Castle, Sweden. Key founders ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - An Ideology Or A Group Of Ideologies
According to Marxists (most notably Friedrich Engels), socialist models and ideas are said to be traceable to the dawn of human social hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - An Ideology Or A Group Of Ideologies
According to Marxists (most notably Friedrich Engels), socialist models and ideas are said to be traceable to the dawn of human social hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Activism Industry: Encyclopedia Ii - Activism Industry - Forced Activism
In all contemporary societies it is often the case that governments, corporations and other social institutions often organise activism i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - History
New Democratic Party - Origins and early history. The NDP was created in 1961 as a merger of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - League Of Polish Families: Encyclopedia Ii - League Of Polish Families - Political Agenda
The political agenda is Christian left. However, recently the party has begun to emphasize populism, patriotism and far right social valu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - History
Jerome Himmelstein writes that: "The term New Religious Right refers to a set of organizations that emerged in the late 1970s, the Moral...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - History
Jerome Himmelstein writes that: "The term New Religious Right refers to a set of organizations that emerged in the late 1970s, the Moral...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - History
New Democratic Party - Origins and early history. The NDP was created in 1961 as a merger of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - A State That Exists, Or Has Existed, Or May Exist
Main articles: Communist state, Social democracy Most past and present states led by parties of Communist orientation called (or call) th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Notable Persons And Organizations Said To Be Members Of The Christian Right
It should be noted that more militant figures such as Fred Phelps (progenitor of godhatesfags.com) have never had a significant following...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - League Of Polish Families: Encyclopedia Ii - League Of Polish Families - History
The party was created just before the elections in 2001 and gained 8% of the votes which gave it 38 out of 460 seats. Their leader is Rom...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Notable Persons And Organizations Said To Be Members Of The Christian Right
It should be noted that more militant figures such as Fred Phelps (progenitor of godhatesfags.com) have never had a significant following...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Dominionism
Some critics of the Christian Right including Sara Diamond and Frederick Clarkson claim that the Christian Right's political agendas are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Principles Policies And Electoral Achievement
The NDP is noted for its populist, agrarian and democratic socialist roots, its affiliation with NGO's, progressive businesses, and organ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Current Members Of Parliament
As of November 28, 2005, the NDP held 18 seats in the House of Commons. On November 29, 2005, the Parliament of Canada was dissolved foll...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Student Christian Federation: Encyclopedia Ii - World Student Christian Federation - Purpose
The mission and vision statement (2004) of the WSCF is: The WSCF is a global community of Student Christian Movements committed to dialo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - Opposition And Criticisms Of Socialism; Arguments For And Against
See main article: Criticisms of socialism Since one of the fundamental goals of the socialist movement throughout history has been the ab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Student Christian Federation: Encyclopedia Ii - World Student Christian Federation - National Student Christian Movements
In each country, the Student Christian Movement (SCM) represents the ecumenical movement at work with University students. SCMs have clos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Provincial And Territorial Parties
The provincial New Democratic Parties are sections of the federal New Democratic Party of Canada. According to the party constitution a m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Student Christian Federation: Encyclopedia Ii - World Student Christian Federation - Regions
Since 1968 the approximately 90 national groups have been organised into six regional structures. The regions elect members to the Execut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Structure
Unlike most other Canadian parties, the NDP is integrated with its provincial and territorial parties, such that a member of a provincial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ron Sider: Encyclopedia Ii - Ron Sider - Publications
Sider has published over 22 books and has written over 100 articles in both religious and secular magazines on a variety of topics includ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Provincial And Territorial Parties
The provincial New Democratic Parties are sections of the federal New Democratic Party of Canada. According to the party constitution a m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Dominionism
Some critics of the Christian Right including Sara Diamond and Frederick Clarkson claim that the Christian Right's political agendas are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Principles Policies And Electoral Achievement
The NDP is noted for its populist, agrarian and democratic socialist roots, its close affiliation with organized labour, and, while the p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Pro-republican Political Activism
National organizations (including the Christian Coalition and Christian Voice) and local churches have engaged in voter registration driv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Notable Persons And Organizations Said To Be Members Of The Christian Right
It should be noted that more militant figures such as Fred Phelps (progenitor of godhatesfags.com) have never had a significant following...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Pro-republican Political Activism
National organizations (including the Christian Coalition and Christian Voice) and local churches have engaged in voter registration driv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Issues
Positions labeled "Christian Right", but sometimes held by only a minority of those commonly considered "Christian Right" include: The P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - U.s. Foreign Policy And Christian Zionism
Many in the Christian Right refer to apocalyptic and other Biblical prophecy in their support of Israel, and support of Israel is often s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Current Members Of Parliament
As of November 28, 2005, the NDP held 18 seats in the House of Commons. On November 29, 2005, the Parliament of Canada was dissolved foll...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Democratic Party: Encyclopedia Ii - New Democratic Party - Structure
Unlike most other Canadian parties, the NDP is integrated with its provincial and territorial parties, such that a member of a provincial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - An Economic System
Main article: Socialist economics As in the realm of ideology, there is no single consensus on what it means for a particular economic sy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - U.s. Foreign Policy And Christian Zionism
Many in the Christian Right refer to apocalyptic and other Biblical prophecy in their support of Israel, and support of Israel is often s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Dominionism
Some critics of the Christian Right including Sara Diamond and Frederick Clarkson claim that the Christian Right's political agendas are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - Opposition And Criticisms Of Socialism; Arguments For And Against
See main article: Criticisms of socialism Since one of the fundamental goals of the socialist movement throughout history has been the ab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Right: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Right - Issues
Positions labeled "Christian Right", but sometimes held by only a minority of those commonly considered "Christian Right" include: The P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - Socialism And The Mixed Economy
As remarked above, some self-described socialists, especially those who identify as social democrats, but also including (for example) th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - A State That Exists Or Has Existed Or May Exist
Main articles: Communist state, Social democracy Most past and present states led by parties of Communist orientation called (or call) th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Socialism: Encyclopedia Ii - Socialism - Socialism As Transition From Capitalism
Although Marxists and other socialists generally use the word "socialism" in the senses described above, there is also another specifical...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Left: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Left - Notable Christian Leftists
Christian left - Australia. Frank Brennan Jesuit and advocate for Australia's Indigenous peoples Tim Costello Baptist minister Peter G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christian Left: Encyclopedia Ii - Christian Left - Christian Left In The United States
In the United States, members of the Christian Left come from a spectrum of denominations: Peace churches, elements of the Protestant mai...   » Read the article