As a self professed Neibuhrian, I believe the church could benefit from his thinking today. It seems the preeminent Christian theologian of the 20th century, Reinhold Niebuhr, has made something of a comeback. In his day, few possessed the broad spectrum of influence, as did Niebuhr.

Here is a deeper analysis of Black Liberation Theology

 John 15:9-17

A self-described “prisoner to hope,” Williams fuses theology with public policy to bring a fresh social justice perspective to the public arena. Williams draws a distinction between religiosity and theology and it is this characteristic that sharpens his critique of current events. His commitment to “changing the status quo conversation,” prods his readers to think deeper about the critical issues...

Strip Mall Patriotism: Moral Reflections on the Iraq War A series of essays covering a four-year span on America's enterprise in Iraq by pastor and syndicated columnist Byron Williams.