Our age knows nothing but reaction, and leaps from one extreme to another! Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) American Theologian noted for moving the Church from idealism to realism! Wrote the Serenity Prayer used by Alcoholics Anonymous.
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An Important Lesson from History!
Nothing which is true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore we must be saved by Faith! Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
What is the Essence of Love? John 3:16
Forgiveness is the final form of love! Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
Reason for Christian to Vote?
Goodness, armed with power is corrupted; and pure love without power is destroyed! Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
Democracy
Democracy is finding proximate solutions to insoluble problems! American Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) Comment: Our Founding Father’s recognized the limitations of human government! Problems are created by humans and then attempts to solve by humans! This is why our Constitution has a Spiritual Dimension! Just as the Trinity exists to reconcile man to God so our three branches of government exist to reconcile the governed to the government. Just one of many examples of the Biblical pattern of our Constitution! Thankyou. James and Hamsa Sasse. GodWhoisGod.com
American Democracy
Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary! American Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) Comment: Mortal governments rise and fall but God’s Kingdom and His Christ will rule and reign forever!
Christian Civilization!
There are historic situations in which refusal to defend the inheritance of a civilization, however imperfect, against tyranny and aggression may result in consequences even worse than war! Reinhold Niebuhr, American Theologian (1892-1971)
Purpose of Politics?
The sad duty of politics is to establish justice in a sinful world! American Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) Comment: How America has lost her way! Today politics is being used to establish a sinful world! James and Hamsa Sasse. GodWhoisGod.com