Question

Compare the goals of these progressives with the goals of Walter Rauschenbusch

Answer 1

Progressives are experts in such linguistic deeds. And while conservatives and even libertarians too, and unfortunately, use several trivial phrases instead of solid arguments, progressives are the undefeated champions in this regard. The best proof of this is the very progressive term they use so excessively: when they refer to a measure they support, it is progressive; when they oppose something, it is reactionary.

This simple dichotomy is an enormous pleasure for those individuals incapable of a more elaborate reasoning and who like to see their beliefs summarized in simple buzzwords, almost always partisan and rudimentary.

Walter Rauschenbusch was a theologian focused on the social responsibility of Christians, having challenged churches to get involved in topics such as industrialization, poverty, unemployment, justice and criminality. He insisted that the gospel cannot be alienated from the social consequences of faith.