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In Christianity and the Labor Movement, Balch shows how faith and work unite to shape history and everyday life.
This study explains the labor movement in broad terms—as a struggle for a livable wage, decent conditions, and real opportunity. It argues that Christianity and the labor movement are closely linked, sharing a common aim: a just society where work serves people and communities, not just profits.
The book surveys historical progress, from ancient times to modern reforms, and reads these changes through the lens of Christian ethics. It also discusses how churches can engage constructively with unions, promote mutual understanding, and help workers see their work as a vocation with dignity.
- How religious ideas have influenced labor rights and social reform
- Ways churches can understand and relate to unions with respect and candor
- The role of labor in advancing human dignity, health, and opportunity
- Practical approaches for Christian leaders to educate and engage their communities
Ideal for readers of religious history, social justice, and labor studies who want clear, historically grounded perspectives on faith and work.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This compelling book addresses a current social concern: the estrangement between organized religion and the labor movement. The author argues that these two social forces are essential to human progress and the work of Christ. He explores the historical and theological underpinnings of this estrangement to reveal that it emerged in the middle ages, and only reached its zenith in recent times. The Church and labor, once integral to one another, now find themselves at odds due to labor's perception of the Church as either indifferent or even hostile to its aims. This leads the author to examine his own Methodist denomination as a case study, as well as the ways in which the Church has consistently aligned itself with powerful interests. Throughout, the author expounds on the Christian imperative to value all human life equally, and to work towards a society in which the dignity of labor is recognized. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331630050_0
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