Christians in a Secular World continued....
THE SOCIAL SCENE
Christian influence has not been confined to education and
health. It has also been vitally concerned about many other social issues.
William Booth (1829-1912) the Founder and General of the Salvation Army
inaugurated a social arm to his evangelistic work which became global and still
flourishes today.
Dr. Thomas J. Barnado (1845-1905) was a Christian
philanthropist who opened a Boys' Home in Stepney, east London which was the
beginning of the famous Barnado Homes.
Lord Shaftesbury (1801-1885) another Christian
philanthropist and Member of Parliament worked hard for the regulation of
factory and coal-mine working conditions.
'Christian Aid' - a present-day Organisation ranks well
alongside all the other Charities for the relief of famine overseas.
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