Title
Christian welfare ideologies : the basis of human welfare
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work : Social Thought
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Volume
19
Issue
4
First Page
53
Last Page
73
Publisher
Routledge
Keywords
Value, Marxism, social welfare, Christian ideology, free markets
Abstract
In response to the over‐emphasis on individualism and materialism, conflicting class relations, and fragmentation of human needs caused by the discourse of Marxism and free market philosophy on social welfare, this article explores the nature of human welfare from Christian ideologies. It is found that pursuing human dignity, and promoting social fellowship and justice are ultimate goals of the Christian welfare approach. Thus Christian values are likely to provide us an alternative ideological base for developing human welfare in the modern world.
DOI
10.1080/15426432.2000.9960274
Print ISSN
15426432
E-ISSN
15426440
Publisher Statement
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Full-text Version
Publisher’s Version
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Chan, C.-K., & Kung, L.-Y. (2000). Christian welfare ideologies: The basis of human welfare. Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 19(4), 53-73. doi: 10.1080/15426432.2000.9960274
