02175cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500580015226400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650800260042752012480045353400450170165300240174665300310177085600430180199900170184441559UtSlPG20260610133941.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBT1 aBland, Salem Goldworth,d1859-195014aThe New Christianity; or, The Religion of the New Age 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-12-04  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The New Christianity; or, The Religion of the New Age" by Salem Goldworth Bland is a theological treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores the evolving nature of Christianity in response to contemporary social dynamics, particularly in the wake of World War I and the emergence of labor movements. The author seeks to articulate a vision for a new form of Christianity that aligns with democratic and brotherly values suited to the modern age.  The opening of the book establishes the context in which Bland writes, addressing the turmoil and challenges faced by Western nations after the war. He reflects on the dual nature of nations grappling with internal strife while simultaneously undergoing significant movements of social change. He emphasizes that the essence of Christianity should focus on the principles of democracy and brotherhood, suggesting a transformative path for religion that moves towards inclusivity and social justice. Bland expresses hope that Canada, with its unique combination of challenges and strengths, can lead the way in this new social order, setting the stage for a thoughtful discussion on the intersection of faith, society, and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian sociology  aChurch and social problems40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41559  c82398d82398