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David Brooks and E.J. Dionne — Obama's Theologian: Reinhold Niebuhr and the American Present
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President Obama has cited Reinhold Niebuhr’s teachings as significant in shaping his ideas about politics and governance. In a public conversation, we discuss the great public theologian’s legacy and ideas — and what influence they may play in the future of American politics.
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