Ecumenical Protestantism

The video explores the American ecumenical Protestant movement, highlighting its opposition to evangelicalism. It discusses the movement's focus on modernity, unity, and the formation of trans-denominational organizations. The rivalry between ecumenical and evangelical movements is examined, particularly from 1942 onwards. The ecumenical vision for a post-WWII world, critical of colonialism, racism, and nationalism, is also covered, emphasizing cooperation among different Protestant denominations.

What is the primary focus of the ecumenical Protestant movement as described in the first section?

• To maintain strict sectarian divisions

• To promote unity among different Protestant groups

• To support colonialism and nationalism

• To oppose the formation of the United Nations

In what year did the rivalry between ecumenical Protestants and Evangelicals become more defined?

• 1952

• 1942

• 1962

• 1932

Which two groups within the ecumenical movement collaborated during the early 1940s?

• Pacifists and realists

• Evangelicals and liberals

• Methodists and Baptists

• Colonialists and nationalists

What was a key criticism made by ecumenical Protestants during the 1942 conference?

• Promotion of sectarian divisions

• Support for the British Empire

• Opposition to the United Nations

• Criticism of colonialism and racism

What was one of the goals of the ecumenical Protestants' radical program outlined in 1942?

• To promote cooperation among Protestant denominations

• To support nationalism

• To establish a new colonial empire

• To oppose the United Nations