A new factor enters the situation when we encounter the influence of ‘scientific socialism.' It is true, the party platform declares that ‘religion is a private affair.' The saving of souls is the only industry that socialism distinctly relegates to private enterprise. (Walter Rauschenbusch)

A new factor enters the situation when we encounter the influence of ‘scientific socialism.' It is true, the party platform declares that ‘religion is a private affair.' The saving of souls is the only industry that socialism distinctly relegates to private enterprise.

Walter Rauschenbusch

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