Niebuhr's approach against naive scripture views was against which group?
Liberals
Socialists
Conservatives
Anarchists
Answer
The conservatives were the target of Niebuhr's criticism against overly simplistic interpretations of scripture. He argued that their approach ignored the historical and cultural context of biblical texts and failed to acknowledge the complexity and ambiguity inherent in religious teachings. He emphasized the need for critical analysis and interpretation to understand the deeper meanings and nuances of scripture.
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Niebuhr's writing influenced which field, aside from theology?
Which political thinker was considered Niebuhr's rival?
What social approach did the Institute on Religion and Democracy adopt from Niebuhr?
Who mentioned Niebuhr's influence on civil rights strategies?
Niebuhr's "nature of man" was highlighted in which book?
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