The Church had its own law code and its own courts of law which were supreme over the clergy, and had large rights of jurisdiction even over the lait… - Walter Rauschenbusch

Whoever uncouples the religious and the social life has not understood Jesus. Whoever sets any bounds for the reconstructive power of the religious life over the social relations and institutions of men, to that extent denies the faith of the Master.

If this is indeed the alternative, we are in a tragic situation, compelled to choose between social righteousness and communion with God.

Western civilization is passing through a social revolution unparalleled in history for scope and power. Its coming was inevitable. ...By universal consent this social crisis is the overshadowing problem of our generation.