Frank N. D. Buchman

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Frank N.D. Buchman was an American churchman who founded Moral Re-Armament (MRA) in 1938. This movement, which developed from the Oxford Group, sought to foster spiritual growth and moral change in individuals. Buchman believed that a moral and spiritual awakening could prevent war. MRA emphasized principles of honesty, unselfishness, purity, and love, encouraging participants to live by God's guidance. The movement gained international traction, establishing centers in various countries and using plays to promote cooperation. MRA was known for its interest in influencing prominent individuals and its opposition to communism.12

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Moral Re-Armament
…movement founded by American churchman Frank N.D. Buchman (1878–1961). It sought to deepen the spiritual life of individuals and encouraged participants to continue as members of their own churches. Primarily a Protestant movement, it was criticized by some Roman Catholic authorities and praised by others.
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…movement founded by American churchman Frank N.D. Buchman (1878–1961). It sought to deepen the spiritual life of individuals and encouraged participants to continue as members of their own churches. Primarily a Protestant movement, it was criticized by some Roman Catholic authorities and praised by others.
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