A Research On "World Alliance" Thinking By Timothy Richard

With the rise of China Modern history research paradigm shift and the History of Chinese Christianity in modern China is a special group-missionary activities in China growing academic attention.As a British Baptists A activities in China nearly half a century of missionary,Timothy Richard(1845-1919)in the spread of the Gospel,to set up education,participation in disaster relief,and many other aspects of Western introduce a difference,and in old age proposed the establishment of the "World Alliance" program.Timothy Richard reasons for calling for a "World Alliance",he considered both for China and the world situation,there are extreme religious piety.The contents of its "World Alliance" thinking is more complex.He advocated the establishment of a worldwide central government,so that all countries involved;recommends lar ge-scale disarmament,leaving only the army to safeguard world peace;the establishment of the world court,unified regulation of disputes between countries,the elimination of contradictions;all religions advocate integration and unity under Christianity,the elimination of all countries because of religious war caused.In addition,Timothy Richard attempt in the world to launch a peace campaign to resolve conflicts between countries,thus avoiding war.Features Timothy "World Alliance" thinking is obviou s: big country principle,the principle of sanctions clearly,strong sense of religion.But too idealistic "world alliance" has not changed the attitude of Timothy Richard.He sees this idea as the best way to save the world,and in his later years trumpet ed propaganda.Despite little success,but its impact and value can not be ignored.From the world view of the situation later,"World Alliance" has its practical significance.After the war,the League of Nations was established,which shows the "World Alliance" practical significance to a certain extent."World Alliance" some important principles,ideas NL also receive some extent coincide.Timothy Richard "World Union" reflects the thinking was to some extent missionary spirit world,but also reflects his own "force help Chinese responsibility" pursue reality.