Who among the following coined the term ‘Children of Light’ & ‘Children of Darkness’ for democratic and totalitarian forces?

Correct option is C

Reinhold Niebuhr, an American theologian and political thinker, coined the terms "Children of Light" and "Children of Darkness" in his famous work The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness (1944). These terms were used to describe the moral distinctions between democratic societies (children of light) and totalitarian regimes (children of darkness). Niebuhr’s work reflects on the moral and ethical challenges faced by liberal democracies in dealing with totalitarian powers during World War II. He argued that while democratic nations strive for ideals of justice and peace, totalitarian regimes operate on ruthless power and domination.
Information Booster:
1. Reinhold Niebuhr was a key figure in the development of Christian Realism, a political philosophy that emphasizes the imperfection of human nature and the necessity of power and prudence in politics.
2. Niebuhr’s work greatly influenced American political thought during the 20th century, particularly in the realms of foreign policy and ethics.
3. His famous concepts of the children of light and the children of darkness illustrate the contrasting worldviews of democratic societies that operate on ideals and totalitarian regimes that prioritize power.
4. Woodrow Wilson (Option a) was the 28th President of the United States, known for his promotion of the League of Nations, but did not coin these terms.
5. Quincy Wright (Option b) was a scholar of international law and peace studies, known for his works on international relations, but not for coining these terms.
6. Georg Schwarzenberger (Option d) was an international lawyer and scholar, but he was not associated with these terms; his work focused on international law and the structure of international relations.