Reinhold Niebuhr vs. H Richard Niebuhr- Ethical /moral approaches on violence

Discussion Prompt:  In your understanding from the readings, briefly explain Reinhold and Richard Niebuhr’s brother’s position and  then determine who makes a more convincing argument about the proper course of actions  to war( violence). Provides specific examples from the readings this week  to augment views expressed.  Noting that both positions are well- argued and appeal  to the same set of facts, but the brothers disagree on the appropriate course of action, so explain what these are. ( Make sure you compare them, if possible, provide advantage and disadvantages or issues. )Discuss them in 1^st person point of view. Provide in-text citation, page numbers and references, NO OUTSIDE SOURCE EXCEPT THE SOURCES PROVIDED IN THIS INSTRUCTION

( Recall the teaching of Jesus regarding violence. Explain specifically  what the arguments of Reinhold and H . Richard are and conclude  with your analysis of which brother present the strongest argument—- please make it sounds like both brothers gives strong arguments, and that  considering  both approach to ethical dilemma such as war conflicts makes more sense.

Important for the discussion prompt:

 In the From Christ to the world file, read 409- an overview of Christian thinking on just war. The three questions in this page provide framework for the discussion; page 33- the meaning of responsible self;  pg 42, the relevance of an impossible ethical ideal; pg 72-74, shows how committed Christians can arrive at different moral conclusion.

Just War Criteria file – evaluate the criteria for what determines whether a war is just or unjust.

Required reading:

https://www.religion-online.org/article/niebuhr-versus-niebuhr-the-tragic-nature-of-history/

https://www.ucc.org/beliefs_theology_two-famous-brothers-debate/

PDF: Just War Doctrine Criteria -file is attached to the instruction

Book pdf file: From Christ to  the world  Introductory Readings in Christian Ethics- file is attached to the instruction

http://people.bu.edu/wwildman/bce/mwt_themes_770_niebuhrreinhold.htm —-– I could not provide the link for the movie The reinhold Niebuhr Story – An American Conscience so this link would give you an idea about reinhold and his idea on conscience and

Other source:

https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2018/02/what-does-the-bible-say-about-violence-2/- this is not a source to be use but I add it so you understand what jesus said about violence—