In Part 1 of this examination of three ideas/trends that rose to prominence in the 19th century, we looked at the industrial revolution, social Darwinism, and postmillennialism and how they fueled each other to wreak enormous societal change. Today, we look at their effects on Western Christianity and the Church’s response. As the industrial revolution [...]
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Tagged Agricultural Revolution, Darwinism, Dickens, Hard Times, Industrial Revolution, On the Origin of Species, Postmillennialism, Social Darwinism, Steam, Survival of the Fittest, Triumphalism
Most people have never considered the ideas I will be presenting this week. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone write on this subject (apart from me), either from a Christian or secular perspective. I believe with all my heart that what I write here today and in days to come is key to understanding [...]
Posted in Christianity in North America • Christianity Outside North America • Church Issues • Counterculture • Eschatology • Evangelism • Oddities
Tagged Agricultural Revolution, Darwinism, Dickens, Hard Times, Industrial Revolution, On the Origin of Species, Postmillennialism, Social Darwinism, Steam, Survival of the Fittest, Triumphalism
From the big city paper nearby: Mary Schatzman knew right away what she would do last week after learning that a church near her Green Township home was offering “indulgences” to interested Catholics. While some parishioners seemed indifferent or confused by the offer, Schatzman didn’t hesitate. “I’m going to get one,” she said. Her eagerness [...]
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Tagged Benedict, Catholic, Indulgence, Indulgences, Johann Tetzel, Martin Luther, Pope, Roman-Catholic-Church
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