Christian socialism
From Conservapedia
Christian socialism was a movement that began in the late 1800s by some church groups to preach the "social gospel", which urged more government taxing and spending for the benefit of the lower economic classes. This movement attempted to ameliorate poverty by redistributing wealth rather than increasing economic prosperity. Supporters claim that Socialism is compatible with Christianity as the early apostles in Jerusalem had all things in common. Christianity is also compatible with private ownership as the Bible, especially the Old Testament says a great deal about property rights. Critics accused social gospel preachers on focusing on this world rather than focusing on the more important goal of saving souls.
(At present The Christian Socialist Movement in England is a movement of Christians with a radical commitment to social justice, to protecting the environment and to fostering peace and reconciliation. It is holding a joint event on Cut The Carbon with Christian Aid at Labour Party Conference.)
