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'''Christian socialism''' was a movement in the 1800s by Protestants in Europe, especially Britain calling for more government investigation and regulation to alleviate the disress of the poor, which they blamed on unrestrained capitalism. Supporters claimed that Socialism is compatible with Christianity as the early apostles in Jerusalem had all things in common.  Their goal was to bulid God's Kingdom on earth. A few Americans joined the movement, although [[Social Gospel]] was much more important in the U.S. in the era of the [[Third Great Awakening]]

'''Christian socialism''' was a movement in the 1800s by Protestants in Europe, especially Britain calling for more government investigation and regulation to alleviate the disress of the poor, which they blamed on unrestrained capitalism. Supporters claimed that [[Socialism]] is compatible with Christianity as the early apostles in Jerusalem had all things in common.  Their goal was to bulid God's Kingdom on earth. A few Americans joined the movement, although [[Social Gospel]] was much more important in the U.S. in the era of the [[Third Great Awakening]]

Critics accused social gospel preachers on focusing on this world rather than focusing on goal of saving souls. The Christian socialists formed a small part of the larger [[Social Gospel]] movement. It appealed to ministers and labor activists, but won few followers among actual workers.

Critics accused social gospel preachers on focusing on this world rather than focusing on goal of saving souls. The Christian socialists formed a small part of the larger [[Social Gospel]] movement. It appealed to ministers and labor activists, but won few followers among actual workers.