PRC Show Episode 47: Reading Parting the Waters 002

Chapter 3: Neibuhr And the Pool Tables. Episode 002 Reading Taylor Branch’s Parting the Waters. Paul and Gabe go over chapter three, focusing on MLKs intellectual theological journey. We discuss the social gospel and Reinhold Niebuhr and King’s struggle with his own beliefs. Is Niebuhr a jerk? We remark on King’s time in Eastern Pennsylvania at Crozer. Our beloved old sourpuss comes back into the picture. That and some marxist talk and name changing and much much more! Intro music by The Staple Singers “Freedom Highway” 1965.