The Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern, adopted by a group of evangelicals in 1973, criticized income inequality and militarism while advocating for gender equality.
In 1974, Jimmy Carter announced his presidential candidacy, embracing themes of racial reconciliation and health care reform, promising honesty to an electorate tired of Watergate.
Progressive evangelicalism in the 1970s sought to revive Jesus' teachings about caring for the least among us, reflecting a historical commitment to social reform.
Charles Finney, a key figure in 19th-century evangelicalism, critiqued capitalism for prioritizing selfishness over altruism, challenging the ethical implications of profit-driven enterprises.
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