Why Go Niebuhr? with Scott Paeth

Mar 23, 2017

Scott Paeth, a professor of ethics at DePaul and author of 'The Niebuhr Brothers for Armchair Theologians,' dives deep into the legacy of Reinhold Niebuhr. He presents five compelling reasons to embrace Niebuhr’s theology in today’s context. Topics include the intricate link between personal morality and societal struggles, the challenges of prophetic leadership in the church, and the relevance of Niebuhr's thoughts on contemporary political figures. Paeth also urges a focus on local community engagement to drive social justice.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

Exploring Niebuhr's Legacy

05:46 • 6min

Ethics, Human Nature, and Social Struggles

11:44 • 24min

Navigating Prophetic Leadership

35:51 • 12min