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Religious Questions
This section includes pieces in which religious socialists wrestle with questions about divine justice, the moral implications of wealth, the role of suffering, and how sacred texts support or challenge socialist ideals.
Can Socialism Be Mystical?
The recent essay by Caleb Strom on mysticism as a better guide than capitalism thinking about how humanity can expand into the cosmos got me thinking—is socialism itself somewhat “mystical,” or at least is it capable of being understood so? Strom’s examples, while not directly invoking socialist teachings, make a good supportive case, pointing out how different
