The Serenity Prayer: Faith and Politics in Times of Peace and War

Auteurs

• Elisabeth Sifton

Paramètres

• 368 pages
• 13 heures de lecture

• Biographies et réflexions
• Christianisme
• Esotérisme et religion
• Religion
• Spiritualité et spiritualisme

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Set against the backdrop of 1943, the narrative explores the origins of the Serenity Prayer, penned by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr. His daughter, Elisabeth Sifton, highlights the contributions of those who championed social justice, racial equality, and religious freedom during tumultuous times. She reflects on her father's warnings against fascism and the moral challenges faced by America, emphasizing the importance of liberal leadership in shaping a nation's conscience. The book serves as a meditation on the significance of prayer amidst societal upheaval.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2005
• Reliure: (souple)