US.08: Social Darwinism and Social Gospel

What is Social Darwinism?

• A belief system that applies the principles of natural selection to human society.

• A movement that advocates for social justice and the alleviation of poverty.

• A theory that supports government intervention in social and economic affairs.

• A religious movement that emerged in the late 19th century.

According to Social Darwinism, what should society not interfere with?

• The natural order of competition.

• Government intervention in social affairs.

• The application of Christian principles to social problems.

• The promotion of social welfare.

What does Social Darwinism justify?

• Social inequalities.

• Social justice.

• Government intervention.

• The alleviation of poverty.

What is the primary focus of Social Darwinism?

• Individualism, self-interest, and the accumulation of wealth.

• Social justice and compassion.

• Government intervention in social affairs.

• The promotion of social welfare.

What did the Social Gospel movement advocate for?

• Social justice, compassion, and the alleviation of poverty.

• Minimal government intervention in social affairs.

• The survival of the fittest and elimination of the weakest members.

• The accumulation of wealth as an indicator of success.

What did the Social Gospel movement respond to?

• The social and economic problems arising from industrialization and urbanization.

• The natural order of competition.

• The accumulation of wealth as an indicator of success.

• The elimination of the weakest members of society.

What did the Social Gospel movement believe about the role of the church?

• The church should actively participate in social and political affairs.

• The church should support the natural order of competition.

• The church should focus on individualism and self-interest.

• The church should oppose government intervention in social affairs.

What did the Social Gospel movement address?

• Social and economic problems arising from industrialization and urbanization.

• The natural order of competition.

• The accumulation of wealth as an indicator of success.

• The elimination of the weakest members of society.

What does the Social Gospel emphasize in the application of Christian ethics?

• Social inequalities

• Unrestricted competition

• Social justice and compassion

• Natural selection

What type of intervention does the Social Gospel promote?

• Minimal government intervention

• Government intervention to reduce inequality

• Unrestricted competition

• Natural selection