Christian Socialism

Christian Socialism, sometimes called ChristSoc, is an economically left-wing and culturally variable ideology, (typically traditionalist) inhabiting either the bottom of the AuthLeft or the top of the LibLeft quadrant. He believes a socialist society is endorsed by the Holy Bible and the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. He condemns Capitalism for being idolatrous and for promoting the Deadly Sin of greed, among other sins.

[[File:Cball-Nicaragua.png]] In Nicaragua [[File:Sandinism.png]]
In Nicaragua Christian socialism had influence in the form of Sandinista ideology also known as Sandinismo, based on the revolutionary Augusto César Sandino and espoused by the Sandinista National Liberation Front.

Augusto César Sandino was a Nicaraguan revolutionary who from 1927 to 1933 was the leader of an armed rebellion against the US occupation of Nicaragua. Despite being assassinated, Sandino became an anti-imperialist icon.

In 1961, Nicaragua was under the dictatorship of the Somoza Family, which was backed by the United States, so, inspired by Sandino's asañas, the socialist politician Carlos Fonseca founded the Sandinista National Liberation Front, a guerrilla organization from socialist court that, after waging a violent revolution, managed to overthrow the Somoza Family and establish a socialist government.

Following this, the Sandinistas clashed with anti-communist insurgent groups called "Contras" in a civil war that lasted until 1990, when the opposition defeated the Sandinistas in pre-presidential elections.

After a long time without being in power, the Sandinistas would win the 2006 presidential elections with Daniel Ortega, who over time would perpetuate himself in power. Currently the Sandinistas control almost the entire national samblea, and have turned Nicaragua into an authoritarian government of the left.

Personality
ChristSoc is a devout follower of Christianity who deeply empathizes with his fellow balls. He preaches the biblical passages that endorse more progressive messages over the ones that his conservative peers single out. He is often seen volunteering for good causes and doing political advocacy.

How to Draw
Christsoc_flag.svg Drawing ChristSoc is fairly simple:
 * 1) Draw a ball
 * 2) Fill the ball with red berry.
 * 3) Draw 4 white L's shaped into a Christian cross in the middle of the ball.
 * 4) Add the eyes and you're done!

Friends

 * [[File: Soc.png]] Socialism - The only economic system that earnestly cares for the poor.
 * [[File: Consocf.png]] Conservative Socialism - Incredibly based.
 * [[File: Utsoc.png]] Utopian Socialism - Is a shoo-in for going to heaven.
 * [[File: Dsa.png]] Democratic Socialism - My preferred form of socialist governance, Tony Benn was very based.
 * [[File: Christcom.png]] Christian Communism - My more extreme friend.
 * [[File: leftpop-0.png]] Left-Wing Populism - I use similar methods to his but with the word of God.
 * [[File: Soc21.png]] Socialism of the 21st Century - Evo is based.
 * Ecosoc.png Eco-Socialism We must protect God’s green earth
 * [[File: Ormarxf.png]] Marxism - While he might've disliked religion, Marx was still based.   A̶l̶s̶o̶ ̶i̶f̶ ̶i̶t̶ ̶w̶a̶s̶n̶’̶t̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶I̶ ̶w̶o̶u̶l̶d̶’̶v̶e̶ ̶b̶e̶e̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶d̶o̶m̶i̶n̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶s̶o̶c̶i̶a̶l̶i̶s̶t̶ ̶i̶d̶e̶o̶l̶o̶g̶y̶.
 * [[File: Distributist.png]] Distributism - We resemble each other quite a bit, but he gets flustered and claims to be nothing like me when anyone points it out. I still love and respect him.
 * [[File: Cdem.png]] Christian Democracy - Democracy is the only way.
 * [[File:LiberationTheo.png]] Liberation Theology - I like what I see!

Frenemies

 * [[File: Posadist.png]] Posadism - Bless your heart...
 * [[File:Catheo.png]] Catholic Theocracy - Sometimes we agree.
 * [[File:Reactsoc.png]] Reactionary Socialism - I like your general direction, brother, but I think you're taking things a bit too far.

Enemies

 * [[File:Stateath.png]] State Atheism - Go away, heretic!
 * [[File: Cap.png]] Capitalism - "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” -Matthew 19:24.
 * [[File: Cfash.png]] Clerical Fascism - Which Bible translation have YOU been reading???
 * [[File: Necon.png]] Neoconservatism - You will burn for what you did in El Salvador!

Texts

 * Equality and Religion And The Rise of Capitalism by Richard Henry Tawney
 * Christianity and Social Order by Archbishop William Temple
 * The Hijacking of Jesus: How the Religious Right Distorts Christianity and Promotes Prejudice and Hate by Dan Wakefield

Wikipedia

 * Christian Socialism
 * R. H. Tawney
 * Tony Benn
 * Dorothy Day
 * Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
 * Evo Morales
 * Liz Bruenig
 * Levellers
 * Martin Luther King, Jr.
 * Tommy Douglas
 * Social Gospel
 * Liberation theology
 * Sandinista National Liberation Front
 * United Socialist Party of Venezuela

Online Communities

 * r/RadicalChristianity