Christian democracy is a political ideology that seeks to apply Christian principles to public policy. It emerged in nineteenth-century Europe under the influence of conservatism and Catholic social teaching. It continues to be influential in Europe and Latin America, though in a number of countries its Christian ethos has been diluted by secularisation.

In practice, Christian democracy is often considered conservative on cultural, social and moral issues (social conservatism) and progressive on fiscal and economic issues. In Europe, where their opponents have traditionally been secularist socialists, Christian democratic parties are moderately conservative overall, whereas in the very different cultural and political environment of Latin America they tend to lean to the left.

Examples of Christian democratic parties include the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Democrat Party of Chile, and the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland.

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Christian Democracy Basic Principles 1 1 Lasting value base of Christian democracy The Christian Democrats want to ensure that our democratic society is built on Christian values By Christian values we mean

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They don't know it or if they do, they're not saying but the British Conservative Party has begun to adopt the language of the political vision characteristic of postwar European . Christian Democracy. (CD). The vision has many strands, ...

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Is democracy a foolproof way to lessen christian thinking in society?
Q. abortion, homosexuality, diversity...
Asked by Domter - Wed Jan 21 00:17:00 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. democracy strengthens Christianity if anything, u know gay can be Christan's, christains can and do have abortions, diversity, many different races are Christan's and there are many religions that are similar in roots. even atheists have values but u may see them and Christan's have poor values.
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How can Christians support democracy, when they clearly worship the dictatorship of God?
Q. For a Christian - wouldn t it be an insult to God to be supporting democracy?
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A. not really. It shows God, no man rules over other men and God is the true ruler and authority over all men. That's why, no atheist has ever won the presidency... at least openly atheistic.
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Do Christian nationalist/Dominionists believe in the Constitution, Democracy or individual rights?
Q. Maybe in a radically circumspect framework, Should Christian nationalists get into power, It is my guess these things may be tolerated if ithey do not conflict with their religious doctrine. - I wonder, How is the Constitution biblicly based? - Christian nationalism, is about a political ideology that is antithetical to what the founding fathers intended. Going farther, the Texas Republican Party Platform says this is a Christian nation and seeks to destroy the separation between church and state. This is what Bush's party is about. Look up D. Jame. s Kennedy, Pastor of Coral Ridge Ministries. He says" Our job is to reclaim America for Christ, whatever the cost. As the vice regents of God, we are to exercise godly dominion and… [cont.]
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    International friendship network of accountants, auditors, MBAs, finance and tax professionals who are Christians. Messages and member only areas.
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