Christian Socialism
Christian socialism draws on Christian teachings about love of neighbour, care for the poor and the dangers of wealth to support socialist or cooperative economics. It has influenced labour movements, social reform and some Christian democratic and labour parties.
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Often values local communities, parishes and cooperatives alongside national programmes.
Most strands work within democratic politics.
No strong position; balances liberty with moral and social order.
Emphasises universal brotherhood and solidarity across nations.
Often influenced by Christian pacifism and opposition to war.
Mixed: welcomes the stranger, while some strands value national Christian culture.
Seeks common ownership or cooperatives on the basis of Christian ethics.
Supports public intervention to protect workers and the poor.
No consistent trade position; leans toward protecting workers.
Defined by Christian faith as the basis for its politics.
Progressive on economic justice, often traditional on family and personal morality.
Tends to be cautious about technologies that challenge religious views of human life.