Orthodox Socialist Party

The Christian Socialist Party is one of the oldest parties still active in the Republic of Hobrazia (only predated by United Blobs and the We Say So! Party). Founded in 2047 by Roger Garner, a Hobrazian Orthodox Archbishop, the party embraced the tenants of Christian Socialism, Liberation Theology, and the Social Gospel. While the group is comprised of devout Christians, this has never stopped the party from being secular and seeking left-wing political goals. As the party is mostly unwilling to change its core values, the popularity of the CSP has fluctuated greatly over its history. The CSP is primarily concerned with economic regulation, the rights of religious expression, civil liberties, and judicial reform.

Besides being a political party, the CSP also actively engages in community-based programs, ranging from soup kitchens to shelters to literacy programs. This special emphasis on community activism has caused the Christian Socialist Party to garner a vast grassroots network.

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* 1 Party Manifesto * 2 Current Cabinet Ministers * 3 International Interactions * 4 Inter-party Relations * 5 Political Compass

[edit] Party Manifesto

"The Christian Socialist Party is dedicated to the abolishment of capitalism, as inspired by Biblical scripture. We seek to help those in need, as this is a fundamental tenant of Christian philosophy. Therefore, we are interested in developing social programs to help the people of all social classes, until a truly classless and altruistic state is created. Also, we believe that the environment should be taken care of, though not to the point of fanaticism. We seek to reduce the military to a merely defensive role, as we should turn the cheek yet still mantain our nation's existence. The Christian Socialist Party is moderately in favor of secularism, as it would be against the tenants of our faith to impose Christianity on followers of other religions. Instead, the 'Christian' part of our title means that our faith drives policy, not a desire to implement a Christian state or serve a religious agenda.

'And all that believed were together, and had all things common, and sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart.' Acts 2:44-46

"Recently, the rights of religious expression have come under fire in our great nation. The Christian Socialist Party seeks protect all religions from the state. We fight against religious taxation, bans on religious advertisements, and the state's right to veto ministers. Free the pulpit!" [edit] Current Cabinet Ministers

* Stephen Finchly, Jr. - Minister of Internal Affairs * Stephen Finchly, III - Minister of Foreign Affairs * Frans Robinson - Minister of Education and Culture

Stephen Finchly, Jr., is the oldest representative in the Chamber of the Republic. He serves along with his son, making the current cabinet coalition the first to have both a father and his son serving. It should also be noted that Stephen Finchly, Sr., also onced served as the Minister of Internal Affairs. [edit] International Interactions

The CSP is involved in many international organizations. The party serves leadership positions in the International Federation of Libertarian Socialists, Trade and Defense Organisation, Witness for Christianity and Socialism, the Alliance of the Christian Left, and the Christian League. In the latter organization, the CSP represents the Alliance of the Christian Left on the Ecumenical Council. Notably, the CSP also represents the Hobrazian Orthodox Church in the Christian League. Other organizations of which the CSP is a member include Socialist International, the Anti-Fascist Front, and the World Anti-Capitalist Initiative.

The CSP has also been accused many times of supporting underground Christian communities within the Dundorf Democratic Republic, where religion is banned. While the Christian Socialist Party has never admitted to this, they have never officially denied it. This has often caused controversy within the party itself, as a minority of members point towards the CSP's isolationist platform as justification for abandoning such projects. [edit] Inter-party Relations

The Christian Socialist Party tries to cooperate with other parties as much as possible. The CSP discusses the socialism with other parties in the Front Bench, though this organization is somewhat of a misnomer as its members now serve on the cabinet. The CSP serves on the predominantly socialist cabinet with the Hobrazian Peoples Party, Bolivarian Party, Communist Totalitarian Party, and We Say So! Party. Also, the Christian Socialist Party fights for civil rights alongside the Capitalizt Party, and finds some common ground with the United Blobs. [edit] Political Compass

* Economic Left/Right: -8.00 * Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.36