Question

which statement best summarizes the major difference between the social gospel movement and the evangelicals of the gilded age? followers of the social gospel movement believed they had a duty to help others, while evangelicals believed the wealthy should help people in need. followers of the social gospel movement spent time trying to save souls, while evangelicals spent time trying to raise church attendance. followers of the social gospel movement believed that poverty was part of god’s plan on earth, while evangelicals believed that the rich were more fit. followers of the social gospel movement focused on making life on earth better, while the evangelicals focused on the rewards waiting in heaven.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the core differences between the Social Gospel movement and Gilded Age evangelicals:

• The Social Gospel movement emphasized improving earthly life (e.g., addressing social issues, helping others).
• Evangelicals during the Gilded Age often focused on spiritual salvation and heavenly rewards, prioritizing afterlife over immediate social reform.

Let’s evaluate the options:

• First option: Incorrect. Evangelicals did not solely advocate for the wealthy to help; the Social Gospel’s “duty to help” is accurate, but the evangelical description is flawed.
• Second option: Incorrect. Evangelicals focused on saving souls (not raising church attendance), and the Social Gospel was about social reform (not just “saving souls”).
• Third option (partially visible): Incorrect. The Social Gospel rejected the idea that poverty was “God’s plan,” and evangelicals did not universally believe the “rich were more fit.”
• Fourth option (bottom-left): Correct. It aligns with the core distinction: Social Gospel = improving life on Earth; Evangelicals = focusing on heavenly rewards.

Answer:

The bottom - left option: Followers of the social gospel movement focused on making life on Earth better, while the evangelicals focused on the rewards waiting in heaven.