Restoring Meaning to Work in Modern Society

If work is to retain its meaning, then Christians are the ones who can prove that meaning to work. This article argues that it is Scriptures alone which can provide us with a true knowledge of God, of one's own selfhood, and of the great law-structures of God's creation. It is on the basis of accepting the Lordship of Christ in all of life and man created in God’s image that the meaning of work will be redeemed. 

The Reformational Understanding of Labor and Race Relations

The principle of sphere sovereignty should encourage Christians to start their trade unions in contrast to the secular trade unions. This will be based in understanding trade union as a voluntary association morally qualified and founded upon the historical vocational power to elevate labour to an essential and equivalent partner in the process of production. It also evaluates different approaches to race relations with Christian antidote to racism.

The Reformational Conception of the Business Enterprise

What should be the role and function of the government in the economy? This articles examines the answer given by the Roman Catholic, the laissez faire school, the collectivistic school. It proposes the reformational concept of business through the application of the principle of sphere sovereignty and the principle of the balance of authority and freedom.

The Scriptural Basis for a Scientific and Sociological Pluralism

Is there a Christian view of labour, industry and society? This question can only be answered by understanding the Christian view of man and society. This article discusses Christian principles for understanding the Christian view of man and Christian view of society- sovereignty of God over the whole cosmos and over every aspect of human life, sphere sovereignty, the reality of the creation, fall, and redemption.

The Roman Catholic Philosophy of Labor, Industry and Society

The understanding of the relationship between nature and grace is what shapes for the most part the Roman Catholic view of labour, industry and society. This article explains the principal basis of Catholic social philosophy, the role of Aquinas and his influence based on his understanding of nature and grace in relation to work, and the program for social action of the Roman Catholic. This view is evaluated from a biblical perspective. 

The Western Humanist Theory of Labor, Industry and Society

Should a Christian be a member of a labour union? Answering this question is rooted in understanding the philosophy of labour unions on labour, industry and society; to them work is an economic matter, a means of satisfying the economic needs of the workers; which is influenced by the humanist and pragmatic presuppositions about man's nature and destiny. This is the heart of collective bargaining. The article gives a Christian response to unionism

The Communist Theory of Labor, Industry and Society

Karl Marx’s views on labour came as a result of his reaction to capitalism. His conviction that the movement of history is determined by the structures of societies, the forces of production, and the relations of production, resulted to the concept of class struggle. This article evaluates the theory of labour, theory of industry, and theory of society as promoted by communism and its call to revolution.

The Degradation of Work in Modern Society

Is work as necessary evil? This article examines three periods in history, the eotechnic middle age, industrial revolution, age of automation characterized by mass production and capitalism. It shows how each period defined work in relation to God, the worker and his fellowman, and the nature of work as service. It argues that the modern approach to work in being separated from God has rendered work to be meaningless. How? Let the article explain…

The Biblical Philosophy of Man, Society, Science and History

Is there a Christian social theory? This article contends that since all of life is religion, secular humanist social theories are rooted in presuppositions which are in turn grounded in faith. It evaluates these social theories by looking at the impact they have on their philosophy of man, society, science, and history.