Federal Solidarity and Personal Responsibility

Federal solidarity and personal responsibility are Scriptural conceptions. The first term refers to the oneness of the human race. The word "federal" signifies a league or contract, derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, particularly between states or nations. Theologically this word refers to the covenant idea as pertaining to the human race with Adam as its head. "Solidarity" refers to a solidarity of interests, a communion of interests. Hence, "federal solidarity" is the...