Which theory did The Christian Advocate promote when it declared in 1879 "…How wise to let those of weak digestion from gluttony die, and the temperate live. What benevolence to let the lawless perish, and the prudent survive"?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement reflects the principles of social Darwinism, which applies the concept of "survival of the fittest" from Darwin's theory of natural selection to human society, suggesting that letting the "weak" perish and the "strong" survive is a natural and beneficial process.

Which Theory Did the Christian Advocate Promote When It Declared