The social sources of denominationalism
Book • 1929
In this book, H. Richard Niebuhr examines the social and historical contexts that have led to the formation of various Christian denominations.
He argues that the divisions within Christianity are largely a result of social and economic factors, such as class differentiation and racial segregation, rather than purely theological differences.
Niebuhr distinguishes between churches and sects, noting that churches often serve the needs of the middle class while sects serve the needs of the disinherited.
He also discusses the impact of nationalism, sectionalism, and immigration on denominationalism, and highlights the ethical failure of the divided church in addressing these social issues.
He argues that the divisions within Christianity are largely a result of social and economic factors, such as class differentiation and racial segregation, rather than purely theological differences.
Niebuhr distinguishes between churches and sects, noting that churches often serve the needs of the middle class while sects serve the needs of the disinherited.
He also discusses the impact of nationalism, sectionalism, and immigration on denominationalism, and highlights the ethical failure of the divided church in addressing these social issues.
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