Chapter XI: Christianity and Politics

INTRODUCTORY.--The twofold problem of Christianity in its
relation to human society--

(1) To consecrate; (2) to purify 437-440

I. The Church is _neutral_ as to natural differences, e.g.
the form of government, autocratic or democratic leaning 440-442

II. The Church _supplements_ the moral influence of the
State, in respect of--

(1) The appeal to higher motives 443-445
e.g. as to the duties of--

(_a_) Governors and governed 446-451

(_b_) Owners of property 451-452

(2) The support of the weak against the strong 452-455

(3) The maintenance of religion 455-461

III. The Church _purifies_ the whole social life of mankind--

(1) By spreading Christian ideas 461-462

(2) By maintaining the Christian type of character 462-463