Question

Think about another philosophy that developed in the late nineteenth century. The Social Gospel taught that it was a person’s duty to help others in need, not just prepare for an afterlife. Describe some of the actions that people took to practice the beliefs of the Social Gospel.

Answer 1

People began to advocate for minorities such as the poor working class and immigrants that were being paid and treated unfairly. Settlement houses started being built for less fortunate individuals and provided housing and social services to those in need.