Segment 1: Introduction to Niebuhr

Listening Comprehension Questions

Read the following questions, then listen to the first segment of "Moral Man and Immoral Society" to find the answers.
Segment 1: Introduction to Niebuhr

1. For one observer, what did Niebuhr define for Americans?
   
   He defined how Americans with realistic faith would deal with the world.
   
   
2. Where was Niebuhr a pastor in his early career? What issues was he exposed to in this environment?
   
   Detroit. Labor rights and race relations.
   
   
3. Where did Niebuhr spend most of his career teaching?
   
   Union Theological Seminary in New York City
   
   
4. What term did Niebuhr innovate to describe a middle way between idealism and arrogance?
   
   Christian Realism
   
   
5. What Niebuhr prayer did Alcoholics Anonymous adapt?
   
   Serenity Prayer
   
   
6. List the titles of three books written by Niebuhr.
   
   Moral Man and Immoral Society, The Irony of American History, The Nature and Destiny of Man
   
   

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Segment 2: Conversation with Mr. Richard Wightman Fox Listen (12:38)

Segment 3: Niebuhr on American Society Listen (2:15)

Segment 4: Niebuhr on War Listen (6:25)

Segment 5: Niebuhr and Engagement in the World Listen (3:51)

Segment 6: Inspiration for Reconciliation and the Need for Tension Listen (7:20)