Practical Christianity
Contents
Editor’s Introduction
Adin Ballou and the Hopedale Community
Practical Christianity and Practical Christian Socialism
Author’s Preface
Part I: Fundamental Principles
1. Christianity and Socialism
Socialists and Socialisms -
The Christian Religion - Practical Christianity -
The Essential Divine Principles of the Christian Religion
2. Principles of Theological Truth
The All-Perfect Infinite God -
God’s Infinitarium - Matter and Spirit -
The Christ Spirit and the Man Jesus - Atonement and Reconciliation -
Revelation and Inspiration -
Immortal Spirits and the Resurrection of the Dead -
Unity with God - Moral Nature and Responsibility -
Divine Retribution and Judgment -
Spiritual Regeneration and the New Birth -
The Triumph of Good over Evil
3. Principles of Personal Righteousness
The Nature of Personal Righteousness -
Reverence for the Divine - Self-Denial - Justice -
Truth - Love - Purity - Patience -
Progress towards Perfection
4. Principles of Social Order
The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man -
The Great Principles of Love - Treatment of Evildoers -
Treatment of Unbelievers - Christian Non-Resistance -
The Unity of the Righteous
Part II: The Practical Christian Republic
The Constitution of the Practical Christian Republic
5. Objects, Principles, and Policies
Building the True Social System -
The Harmony of Individual and Common Interests -
Divine Sovereignty - Adherence to Divine Principles -
Policy toward Sword-Sustained Governments -
Succor and Protection of Members - Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict -
Non-participation in Government, Politics, and Law -
Faithful Adherence to Principles and Policy
6. Rights and Property
Equal Rights of All Members -
The Right of Individual Stewardship -
Property Righteousness - A Just Price for Services Rendered -
Interest and Appreciation of Property -
Economic Institutions of the Communal Nation
7. Membership, Organization, and Government
The Seven Circles of Membership - The Parochial Community -
The Rural Community -
The Hopedale Community: A Joint Stock Community -
The Common Stock Community -
Communal Municipalities, States, and Nations -
Self-Government the Best Government -
Religion and Religious Institutions - Amendment
Part III: Education for Practical Christianity
8. Education for Health of Body, Mind, and Spirit
Education Begins in the Womb - Education for Physical Health -
Education of the Instincts, Passions, and Affections -
Education of the Intellect - Religious Education
9. Education for Community Life
Industrial Education - Economical Education -
Social Education - Educational Institutions - Amusements
10. Education for Sex, Marriage, and Family Life
Sexual Education - On Amativeness - What Marriage Is -
The Fallacy of Free Love - The Bonds of Matrimony -
The Principal Objects of Marriage -
The Cardinal Requisites of Marriage - Divorce and Separation
Afterword: Advice to Practical Christians
Appendixes
A. Standard of Practical Christianity
B. Constitution of a Parochial Community
C. Constitution of a Rural Community
D. Constitution of a Common Stock Community
Editor’s Notes
Table: Practical Christianity and Practical Christian Socialism
Notes
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