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Washington Gladden

1836–1918 · Congregational (United States) · Columbus, Ohio

Washington Gladden (1836–1918), pastor of the First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio, from 1882, is commonly reckoned the father of the American Social Gospel. He preached the application of Christian ethics to industry, defended the right of workmen to organise, and refused tainted money offered to the missionary boards.

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