Class Struggle

Have you any knowledge of scientific socialism or even of its fundamentals? If not, you may find much about it in a small booklet by Gilbert Cope called "Christians in the Class Struggle."

In this booklet Mr. Cope presents a brief analysis of the present class struggle and points out that few Christians are aware of the extent to which class barriers sever relationships between higher and lower paid sections of society. Unless this barrier is broken down peace and prosperity for all is a myth. This direct negation of the teachings of Christ must be rectified and the onus falls on us as Christians.

Although this aim is altruistic it is often thwarted by our fellow-Christians, who are apt to side with the counter revolutionary forces because they feel that their own interests are being threatened. This no doubt is the chief cause of our inability to form a united body with which to strike the blow. Even the reactionary parties are inclined to be a little indifferent to their own policy, as may be seen in the numerous party splits in England.

If the Christians and politicians are divided amongst themselves, where then are we to obtain our Socialism from?

Mr. Cole suggests that we as Christian Socialists should watch for and support issues of immediate importance and ally ourselves with any political grouping which advocates them. Thus we need not be tied down to any particular party and yet we may further the interests of those for whom we fight.

—C.C.O.