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Christian democracy is an ideology inspired by Christian social teaching to respond to the challenges of contemporary society and politics. [1] [2]
The first state to recognize Christianity as its official religion was the Kingdom of Armenia in 301. [1] Christianity gained prominence in Roman politics during the reign of Constantine the Great, who favored Christianity and legalized its practice in the empire in 313. [2] Christians were also appointed to government positions at this time. [3]
The underlying Christian democracy movement emerged in 19th-century Europe, largely under the influence of Catholic social teaching and Neo-Calvinist theology. [1] [2] Christian democracy continues to be influential in Europe and Latin America, though in a number of countries its Christian ethos has been diluted by secularisation.
“Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” is the scariest film I’ve seen in a long time. It’s a documentary that explores the rise of Christian Nationalism, and much ...
David P. Gushee, distinguished university professor of Christian ethics at Mercer University, wrote the new book "Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies," which examines the deepening ties ...
Religious democracy [1] is a form of democracy where the values of a particular religion or state religion are preferred. The term applies to all democratic countries ...
Blending patriotism and Christianity is nothing new, but concerns have surfaced in recent years tying the combination to an ideology some say is posing a danger to democracy and polarizing an ...
Christian democracy is a political ideology that seeks to apply Christian principles to public policy. It emerged in 19th-century Europe, largely under the influence of Catholic social teaching. In a number of countries, the democracy's Christian ethos has been diluted by secularisation.