Who among these cited Niebuhr as an influence?
Richard Nixon
Barack Obama
Ronald Reagan
George W. Bush
Answer
Barack Obama cited Reinhold Niebuhr as a significant influence on his religious and political thought. Niebuhr, an American theologian, is renowned for his reflections on the relationship between religion, society, and politics. Obama draws upon Niebuhr's ideas of moral realism and the recognition of human limitations, which emphasize the need for humility, grace, and responsible action in politics and international affairs.
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Niebuhr's thoughts evolved into realist theology during which decade?
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