Social Gospel

proper noun

A social movement within Protestantism that aims to apply Christian ethics to social problems, especially issues of social justice.

Meanings

proper nounthe Social Gospel
  1. ChristianityA social movement within Protestantism that aims to apply Christian ethics to social problems, especially issues of social justice.
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