Eugene Debs (1855-1926) was one of the great leaders of the socialist movement in the United States. His influence and example can still be felt on the left in the U.S.
Debs was one of those who did not subscribe to a particular religious faith for most of his adult life but who lived out the Gospels and a humanist way of going through life. He was a labor leader, a prolific writer, a gifted public speaker who was much in demand, a leader of the Socialist Party, and a Presidential candidate. He won almost one million votes when he ran for President in 1920---and he was campaigning, if we can call it that, from his prison cell in Atlanta where he was being held under political charges stemming from his opposition to the First World War.
You can learn more about Eugene Debs here.
The largest socialist organization in the United States is the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Go here to learn about and contact DSA. DSA's Religion and Socialism Working Group is here.
Please read the demands below. Many of them are still relevant. There is nothing there that contradicts or opposes true faith and religion. We say here on this blog that these demands, and the demands raised by the socialist and labor movements today, reflect a true and living faith and fulfill religious covenants and promises.
Bernie Sanders on the relevancy of Eugene Debs, hope, and solidarity.
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