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Reinhold Niebuhr Quotes

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American Theologian June 21, 1892 – June 1, 1971

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Original sin is that thing about man which makes him capable of conceiving of his own perfection and incapable of achieving it. Reinhold Niebuhr
Religion, declares the modern man, is consciousness of our highest social values. Nothing could be further from the truth. True religion is a profound uneasiness about our highest social values. Reinhold Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebuhr quote: "Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's..."
Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary. Reinhold Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebuhr quote: "For man as an historical creature has desires of indeterminate..."
For man as an historical creature has desires of indeterminate dimensions. Reinhold Niebuhr

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