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(4 BC - 2033 AD)

1. Ancient Christian Communist Movement.

2. Medieval Christian Communist Movement.

3. Modern Christian Communist Movement.

4. Contemporary Christian Communist Movement.

5. Current Christian Communist Movement.

6. Ancient Christian Communist Movement.

Representatives: Jesus, Paul, Augustine

(1) Timeline.

1. 4 BC, Jesus was born.
2. AD 33, Jesus was crucified and resurrected.
3. AD 33, the Holy Spirit descended on Pentecost, and the church was established.
4. AD 48, Paul began his missionary journeys.
5. AD 313, Emperor Constantine of Rome issued the Edict of Milan, legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire.
6. AD 386, Augustine converted to Christianity.
7. AD 392, Emperor Theodosius I declared Christianity the state religion.

(2) Ideas.

1. Ancient Christianity practiced planned communist practices. Acts 2:44 "All who believed were together and had all things in common; and they sold their possessions and goods and distributed them to all, as anyone had need."

2. In the basic doctrines of Christianity, such as the Gospels and Acts, the common sharing of basic necessities is a universal value recognition, filled with the motivation to establish a new and better social order. All class distinctions would disappear due to the equal distribution of property. In fact, the secret of Christianity's success lies in its ability to operate like a "communist mutual aid society."

3. The missionary Irenaeus in the second century and the missionary Lactantius in 320 AD proclaimed a Syrian-style fantasy, detailing a future paradise on earth, emphasizing practical communist tendencies.

4. The Eastern and Western Church Fathers of the early Church not only adhered to the biblical stance on the poor, but figures like Augustine also advocated for practicing the primitive communist model in life, allowing everyone in the community to receive their due. He pointed out that violence can only bring temporary peace and benefits, and only by connecting people through God's love can eternal peace and happiness be achieved.

5. The death of Jesus is also regarded as a highly noble sacrifice for all beings. The death of Jesus was not only deified but also endowed with a sense of mission, thus embodying the nobility of human morality and ultimate truth. Important concepts built on this foundation include: equality, freedom (of the soul), community (of groups), humanity (internationalism), nobility, and selflessness (brotherly love).

6. Medieval Christian Communist Movement.

Representatives: Joachim, Aquinas

(1) Timeline.

1. In 1178, Joachim was elected as the abbot of the Cistercian monastery in the region of Calabria.
2. In 1273, Aquinas claimed to have seen a miracle. Afterward, he stopped writing, leaving the "Summa Theologica" unfinished. When asked why he ceased writing, Aquinas replied, "I cannot continue... Everything I have written seems like straw compared to what I have seen and what has been revealed to me."

(2) Ideas.

1. Joachim was a theorist of monastic communism (monastic communism being one of the social foundations of the Middle Ages). He sought a way to rectify the world in a time of rampant human desires, believing that this path was the universal implementation of communism.

2. Discussions about communism in the Middle Ages were initiated by theological thinkers, with the Franciscans and Dominicans being strong proponents.

3. The encyclopedic theologian Aquinas categorized communism into the realm of ideals, acknowledging that the state of simplicity had disappeared and that aid should be provided to the poor. Aquinas stated, "If others have too little, one cannot have too much." His expressions regarding property rights, wealth, income distribution, and pricing exhibit characteristics of modern socialist society.

4. The medieval Catholic Church attempted to establish "communes" to avoid war.

5. During the English Civil War, the Diggers established some communist agricultural communes.

6. Medieval communism and primitive Christian communism are based on the same reasons, both being communism of consumer goods rather than the means of production, which fundamentally distinguishes them from modern communism. The three types of communism mentioned above are all international in nature, contrasting sharply with the regionally-based Platonic communism.

7. Modern Christian Communist Movement.

Representatives: Thomas More, Münzer, Saint-Simon, Weitling, Philip Beauchamp, Lamennais, Kingsley, Morris

(1) Timeline.

1. In 1516, Thomas More's "Utopia" was published in England, marking the beginning of modern utopian socialism and the first phase of socialist thought and practice.
2. In 1521, Münzer published the "Prague Manifesto," clearly revealing the embryonic forms of his theological and social revolutionary thoughts.
3. In 1525, the German Anabaptists (socialists of faith) faced brutal persecution. These Anabaptist believers sought refuge in Westphalia, the Netherlands, and East Friesland, looking for supporters. A ship loaded with dissenters arrived in Amsterdam.
4. In 1534, the Protestant Anabaptists launched an uprising in the Münster region of Germany, occupying the city council and transforming ownership according to the ideal of communal property.
5. In the 18th century, American Shakers experimented with a form of communism called religious communism.
6. In 1829, Frenchmen Philip Beauchamp and Lamennais founded a new Catholic "socialist" school.
7. In 1836, Weitling established the League of Just in Paris, becoming an international secret revolutionary organization of workers. Their goal was for everyone to enjoy freedom and equality, with the slogan "All men are brothers."
8. In 1843, Weitling published "The Gospel of the Poor Sinners," advocating early Christian communism.
9. In 1850, British priests F. Morris and Ch. Kingsley published "A Collection of Essays on Christian Socialism," officially using the term "Christian socialism" for the first time.
10. In 1872, the American Protestant organization "Christian Labor Alliance" advocated for "Christian socialism."

(2) Ideas.

1. Thomas More's "Utopia" depicts a beautiful society he envisions, where all means of production are collectively owned, necessities are distributed according to need, everyone engages in productive labor, and there is ample time for scientific research and recreation. It is an ideal society without private ownership, exploitation, where everyone contributes according to their ability and receives according to their needs. He was a devout Christian, and the residents of Utopia in the book are all pious Christians.

2. Every utopian socialist has their own vision of Utopia. For example, the Italian Campanella's "City of the Sun," the German Andrea's "Christian City," and the famous British philosopher F. Bacon's "New Atlantis," among others. These utopian works provide detailed descriptions of their envisioned ideal societies, with principles largely centered around communal ownership, distribution according to need, equality and love among all, and social peace and harmony.

3. Thomas Münzer initiated the original tradition of Christian socialism, harboring a Syrian-style fantasy, passionately imagining the new society to be a paradise on earth. Münzer claimed that Christ entered his soul, believing that the kingdom of heaven should be sought not in the afterlife but in real life, and that the mission of believers is to establish the kingdom of heaven on earth in anticipation of Christ's return. Münzer's program was a form of Christian communism, establishing the initial tradition of Christian socialism, although he employed violent revolutionary methods at the time.

4. The Hutterites, from the Anabaptist movement to which Münzer belonged, selectively inherited the Christian socialist tradition he initiated but transformed it into a non-violent form, spreading it to North America, ultimately preserving it in the forms of Hutterites and Mennonites to this day.

5. In the 18th century, figures like Rousseau and Saint-Simon in France further developed theories related to socialism, laying the groundwork for the eventual formation of the concept of "Christian socialism" in the 19th century. In his later years, Saint-Simon referred to his vision of future society as "New Christianity." After his death, his disciples, such as Enfantin, strived to establish a society of communal ownership based on Christian doctrine.

6. The "socialist" school of Beauchamp and Lamennais in France believed that the future socialist society would begin with the emergence of Christianity and conclude with the full realization of the three principles of equality, brotherly love, and charity in Christianity. Lamennais advocated for a new society based on the principle of equality before God. The foundation of the new society would be: God is the father of all humanity; and Christianity is the spiritual driving force for human progress.

7. Lamennais's book "Words of the Believers" criticized the social and political systems of capitalism at the time, promoting "equality before God" and replacing revolution with the idea that "labor earns the right to vote and can dominate the world." Beauchamp, in the magazine he founded, "The Workshop," advocated for the state to help establish worker production cooperatives. Christian socialism manifested in practice by helping workers establish production cooperatives and consumer cooperatives, organizing unions, and hosting labor universities, among other initiatives.

8. John Ludlow brought this ideology to Britain, leading to a "Christian socialism" movement during the revolution of 1848. It was during this movement that the term "Christian socialism" officially emerged. The two pastors leading this movement, F. Morris and Ch. Kingsley, conducted experiments with "labor cooperatives," published theoretical magazines, and vigorously promoted the idea that implementing "mutual aid" and similar doctrines could help laborers escape social disasters. They strongly advocated that socialism must be based on Christianity.

9. "A Collection of Essays on Christian Socialism" proclaimed that Christian socialism is the proof of God's law, with the slogan: "Union and Exchange," fighting not for profit. It advocated for establishing a vibrant community based on "mutual love," "cooperation," and "no one has the right to claim anything as their own," asserting that socialism is not the work of the state but the work of Christianity.

10. Christian socialists believed that Christianity and its morals are the main driving force for social progress, advocating for the universal promotion of the principles of equality, brotherly love, and charity in Christianity; encouraging people to love one another, opposing private ownership and state power; condemning capitalism's "cheap buying and expensive selling" and "taking more and giving less" as violations of Christian doctrine; expressing sympathy for the miserable conditions of factory and workshop workers at the time, and opposing this un-Christian spirit. They advocated for establishing production cooperatives to escape the economic exploitation of the bourgeoisie and improve the conditions of workers, relying on the support of the state and enlightened upper classes with "true Christian brotherly love."

11. Weitling advocated for establishing heaven on earth. He cited 100 biblical verses to prove that the boldest conclusions of free thought are entirely consistent with the spirit of Christian doctrine. He said, "Let us support the poor with the Gospels that can be found in almost every household, against their enemies!" He proposed the idea of a democratic communist family alliance. He preached communism through missionary work, using phrases like "the kingdom of heaven is near" to express the imminent arrival of the communist ideal.

12. Modern Christian Communist Movement.

Representatives: Gutiérrez, Rafael Carra

(1) Timeline.

1. In 1968, at the "Chimbote Conference," Peruvian theologian and Dominican priest Gutiérrez delivered a speech titled "Liberation Theology."
2. In 1971, Gutiérrez's landmark work "Liberation Theology" was published, marking the birth of a Christian socialist thought in Latin America—liberation theology.
3. In 1976, Rafael Carra of Venezuela was elected as a member of the National Committee of the Christian Socialist Party and later became the party's highest leader.

(2) Ideas.

1. The influence of Christian socialist thought on European party politics has continued from the early 20th century to the present. After World War II, some countries in Western Europe saw the emergence of parties like the Christian Socialist Party.

2. Although liberation theology was initiated by the Catholic Church, its influence also extended to the Protestant community. The theology they envisioned is one that can be practiced and engaged in the liberation process, thus introducing Marxist socio-economic theory as an analytical tool while reflecting on theology. Throughout the history of Christian development, there has been a tradition of depicting Jesus as a liberator, with generations continuously reinterpreting its meaning to inspire humanity's struggle for liberation.

3. Liberation theology focuses on issues of fairness and justice in human systems, such as the hereditary nature of poverty, the concentration of economic resources in the hands of a few, and issues of racial discrimination, all of which are targets for liberation. It argues that future society must completely break with capitalism, asserting that socialism is the way out for Latin America, liberating people from various forms of bondage and allowing them to become masters of their own destiny. At the same time, it emphasizes the importance of liberation practice and class struggle, believing that engaging in the struggle against exploitation, oppression, and alienation, and fighting to eliminate all injustices is to follow God's commandments, urging believers to actively participate in the liberation struggle of the poor.

4. Rafael Carra is a prominent leader of Christian socialism in Latin America.

5. Contemporary Christian Communist Movement.

Representative: Ge Yimin

(1) Timeline.

1. In 1969, Ge Yimin was born. (The Son of God descends, the Savior.)
2. In 1985, he aspired to unify the world through five steps: Peking University, going abroad, Nobel Prize in Literature, organization, and world unification.
3. In 2001, while napping at home in Zhenjiang, Ge Yimin had a dream in which God said, "I am God, you must listen to him (Ge Yimin)." He immediately woke up, feeling amazed at "pointing to Ge Yimin." At that time, his wife and children were at home. (Ge Yimin was anointed as God.)
4. In 2014, the first edition of "Nerve" was published by Seasons Publishing House in Hong Kong, ISBN: 978-988-13762-1-3. It was registered with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
5. In 2015, the journal "Youth Literature" published Ge Yimin's paper "Contemporary Christian Communism—Ge Yimin's 'Nerve'" in its April issue, which was included in databases like CNKI.
6. In 2019, Ge Yimin became God.
7. In 2033, communism will be realized, and the world will be united.

(2) Ideas.

1. In the communist society, there are only three types of people: (1) Wealth producers, all capable workers contribute according to their ability. (2) Wealth distributors, as distributing wealth is also a form of labor. (3) Wealth enjoyers, namely everyone, with distribution according to need (reasonable needs), meaning the wealth provided by society is distributed equally.
2. It is self-evident that any society with a wealth gap will inevitably have theft, robbery, deception, murder, and revolution, and will never achieve harmony.
3. Material equality can solve the vast majority of social problems. Moreover, society will continue to progress, and vitality will not be lost. From God's perspective, we seek God's actions, which are inexhaustible; from the perspective of human nature, the continuous emergence of human needs drives the development of material conditions, and the development of material continues to generate needs, which will never disappear.
4. It is precisely because of the existence of wealth disparity that people pursue material wealth as the sole purpose of life, neglecting the true meaning of life.
5. The final form of human society refers to distribution according to need, with society continuously developing and the quality of needs becoming increasingly high. A communist government is a union of free individuals, no longer a machine of dictatorship. The freedom of communism is built on the freedom of each individual. Now, material conditions for communism are already in sight, and the spiritual condition, which is the renewal of human hearts, is awaited, with Ge Yimin's gospel spreading globally and being accepted by humanity.
6. Today, with the two great revolutions (socialized large-scale production and the internet revolution), the realization of Ge Yiminism and the establishment of a communist society are possible, as material conditions are already in place, waiting for the spiritual conditions to be met, which is the renewal of human hearts, with Ge Yimin's gospel spreading globally and being accepted by humanity.