An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story

Name: An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story: An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
Uploaded: 2023-03-03T23:58:07+00:00
Duration: 3440 s
Description: Examine the career and global impact of American-born theologian Reinhold Niebuhr.

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In the decades after WWI and WWII, Reinhold Niebuhr became the voice of conscience to an America reaching the pinnacle of its economic/political power and has influenced leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr, President Barack Obama, former President Jimmy Carter, and others. His broad appeal is proven by the popularity of his Serenity Prayer, adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous.

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An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story

57m 20s / TV-G

Examine the career and global impact of American-born theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, who became a voice of conscience to a country reaching the pinnacle of its economic and political power. Through archival photos, recordings and interviews, the documentary explores seminal role in American life. Perhaps the clearest indication is the popularity of his Serenity Prayer, used by Alcoholics Anonymous.

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