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Wisdom in SpaceMen insist most vehemently upon their certainties when their hold upon them has been shaken. Frantic orthodoxy is a method for obscuring doubt. -- Reinhold Niebuhr⬆ <a href="https://c.im/tags/Wisdom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wisdom</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Quotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Quotes</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Anxiety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Anxiety</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Certainty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Certainty</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Doubt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Doubt</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Orthodoxy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Orthodoxy</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Religion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Religion</a>⬇ <a href="https://c.im/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Photography</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Panorama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Panorama</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Sunset" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sunset</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/StPeteBeach" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#StPeteBeach</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Florida" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Florida</a>

Wisdom in SpaceMan's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. -- Reinhold Niebuhr⬆ <a href="https://c.im/tags/Wisdom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Wisdom</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Quotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Quotes</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Democracy</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Injustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Injustice</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Justice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Justice</a>⬇ <a href="https://c.im/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Photography</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Panorama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Panorama</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/ChacoCanyon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ChacoCanyon</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Panopainting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Panopainting</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/NewMexico" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewMexico</a>

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (8/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>His legacy continues to resonate in discussions about ethics, politics, and social justice.

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (7/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>Legacy Niebuhr's thought has had a lasting impact on both theology and political discourse. He influenced numerous leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr., Hubert Humphrey, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama. Recognized for his contributions to public theology, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (6/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>His famous Serenity Prayer, often used in various contexts today, reflects his nuanced understanding of faith amid human struggles.

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (5/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>Political Engagement Niebuhr's theological insights extended into political activism. He initially supported pacifism but shifted his stance during World War II, advocating for American involvement against Nazi Germany. He was influential among U.S. policymakers during the Cold War era, promoting a realistic approach to international relations that recognized the moral ambiguities inherent in power dynamics.

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (4/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>His seminal works include Moral Man and Immoral Society and The Nature and Destiny of Man, where he explored themes of sin, grace, and the moral dilemmas faced by societies.

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (3/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>Theological Development Initially influenced by religious liberalism and pacifism, Niebuhr's views evolved dramatically as he confronted the harsh realities of industrial society. His experiences led him to critique capitalism and advocate for socialism. He became a key figure in the neo-orthodox movement, emphasizing the complexities of human nature and the limitations of idealistic approaches to social problems.

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (2/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>Early Life and Education Niebuhr graduated from Elmhurst College in Illinois in 1910 and later attended Eden Theological Seminary in Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Divinity from Yale University in 1914. His early career included serving as a pastor at Bethel Evangelical Church in Detroit from 1915 to 1928, where he became acutely aware of the social injustices faced by working-class individuals during the rise of industrialism.

nemo™ 🇺🇦🧵 (1/8) <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ethics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ethics</a>Reinhold Niebuhr was a prominent American theologian, ethicist, and political commentator, known for his significant contributions to 20th-century theology and political thought. Born on June 21, 1892, in Wright City, Missouri, he was the son of German immigrants and grew up in a religious environment that profoundly influenced his later work. He died on June 1, 1971, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Friesch Dagblad RSS[14:06] Bij Reinhold Niebuhr kan pas na zelfkritiek de weg voorwaarts bewandeld worden Je verdiepen in levensverhalen kan je veel opleveren. Visie bijvoorbeeld, of een ander perspectief. Dat geldt zeker ook als je Reinhold Niebuhr op je netvlies krijgt. <a href="https://frieschdagblad.nl/geloven/Bij-Niebuhr-kan-pas-na-zelfkritiek-de-weg-voorwaarts-bewandeld-worden-29236322.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://frieschdagblad.nl/geloven/Bij-Niebuhr-kan-pas-na-zelfkritiek-de-weg-voorwaarts-bewandeld-worden-29236322.html</a> <a href="https://mastodon.ozioso.online/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a>

Sean Bala6) "The Irony of American History" by Reinhold Niebuhr - a short book that makes the argument the irony of American history is that America struggles to have an ironic distance with itself. What happens when a superpower actually believes it own rhetoric? Written in the 1950s and still prescient.<a href="https://mas.to/tags/Books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Books</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Bookstodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/History" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#History</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Theology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Theology</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Philosophy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Philosophy</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> 6/10

Wisdom in SpaceMan's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. -- Reinhold Niebuhr⬆ <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Quotes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Quotes</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Democracy</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Injustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Injustice</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Justice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Justice</a>⬇ <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Photography</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Panorama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Panorama</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Pictographs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Pictographs</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/RockArt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RockArt</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/NativeAmerican" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NativeAmerican</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Utah" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Utah</a>

Fedigebet"Gott, gibt mir die Gelassenheit, Dinge hinzunehmen, die ich nicht ändern kann. Gib mir den Mut, die Dinge zu ändern, die ich ändern kann. Und gib mir die Weisheit, das eine vom anderen zu unterscheiden." <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/Gelassenheitsgebet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gelassenheitsgebet</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/SerenityPrayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SerenityPrayer</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/twomplet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#twomplet</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/fedigebet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fedigebet</a>

Daily Stoic 🗿God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. — Reinhold Niebuhr<a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Stoic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Stoic</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/Stoicism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Stoicism</a> <a href="https://botsin.space/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a>

Fedigebet"Gott, gibt mir die Gelassenheit, Dinge hinzunehmen, die ich nicht ändern kann. Gib mir den Mut, die Dinge zu ändern, die ich ändern kann. Und gib mir die Weisheit, das eine vom anderen zu unterscheiden." <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/Gelassenheitsgebet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gelassenheitsgebet</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/SerenityPrayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SerenityPrayer</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://kirche.social/tags/fedigebet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fedigebet</a>

H. Paul Santmire"...The challenge for us American Christians today, it appears to me, is by no means just individual morality or individual spirituality, but all the more so contending together with the Demonic..."New post on my Walking Thoughts blog: <a href="https://hpaulsantmire.net/breaking-down-our-moral-breakdown/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://hpaulsantmire.net/breaking-down-our-moral-breakdown/</a><a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AdamMastroianni" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#AdamMastroianni</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Nature</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ChristyDeSmith" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#ChristyDeSmith</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/demonic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#demonic</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/DietrichBonhoeffer" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#DietrichBonhoeffer</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ImmanuelKant" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#ImmanuelKant</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/TheHarvardGazette" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#TheHarvardGazette</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/spirituality" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#spirituality</a> <a href="https://mindly.social/tags/AmericanChristianity" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#AmericanChristianity</a>

HistoPol (#HP) 🏴 🇺🇸 🏴<a href="https://mastodon.social/@PatrickoftheG" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@PatrickoftheG</a>Very true. 😔 "Lord, grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ReinholdNiebuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReinholdNiebuhr</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/@paninid" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@paninid</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/@gimulnautti" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gimulnautti</a>

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