What social gospel characteristic did Niebuhr find too optimistic?
Communal living
Social justice
Contradictions of human nature
Empowerment of the poor
Answer
Contradictions of human nature, one of the social gospel characteristics, faced criticism from Niebuhr for its overly optimistic outlook. He argued that this perspective underestimated the profound impact of human sinfulness and finitude on social progress. Niebuhr believed that acknowledging these contradictions more realistically would lead to a more nuanced and effective approach to addressing social issues.
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