Summer Damra 11/1/12 Western Theological Traditions Research Paper Martin Luther’s fight for the poor “Christians are to be taught that he who gives to the poor or lends to the needy does a better deed than he who buy indulgences- Martin Luther(25)” The great German theologian Martin Luther is remembered throughout the world and Christian history as the man that challenged the papacy and dedicated his life to the clarification of Christianity for all people. He exclusively sought
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empower others (best25). We have had great leaders to come through the United States to deliver great speeches about racial inequality. For example‚ Dr. Martin Luther King‚ George W. Bush‚ William J Clinton‚ and Barack Obama. Dr. King I have a dream speech signified Jobs and Freedom on August 28‚ 1963‚ in which he calls for an end to racism in the United States and formed a civil rights movement. George W. Bush ending racial inequality speech signified a part of Dr. King’s speech by including his name
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My Hero MLK Jr. “I have a DREAM” That’s what my hero said. Martin Luther King Jr. was born into an African American family during a very racist time period where segregation was a key term for the lives of people. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the greatest heroes of all time because of the ways he stood tall against the crowd for what he believes in and what he knew was true. MLK is one of my all time heroes because of the way he took his stand against racism and tried to defeat it. One of the
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Gulliksen English 112 D7 21 January 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr.‚ son of Reverend Martin Luther King Sr.‚ was born on Tuesday‚ January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia. Excelling in academics‚ at the age of 15‚ King went on to Morehouse College‚ in his junior year of high school without an actual graduation‚ as a result from high scores on his college entrance exams. Graduating from Morehouse College in 1948 with a B.A. in Sociology‚ King went on to enroll at Crozer Theological
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black workers and demand fair pay. In support‚ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech to the protestors on March 18‚ 1968 in which he highlights how they should approach their problem in order to win their battle. Due to the present condition of the United States‚ the way it appears to be moving and the outcome of the protest‚ King’s proposed strategies are effective and his vision possible. As a
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The speech selected is by Martin Luther’s king Jr. The best part about the speech is its introduction of the history of freedom. In addition‚ the story shares about what happened in the nation five years ago. This is how the introduction is supposed to be in a speech. After that‚ the emotions of the speaker were shown which was for the Black community‚ the discrimination they faced and poverty they had gone through. Expressing emotions is an important part of the speech. This will assure the audience
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing leader and activist for the American civil rights movement. He did not only stand up for African American rights he stood for equality and love. Through the tuff trials and tribulations‚ he marched with love and for one main purpose which was for to unite all creeds and have equal right despite the pigment of our skin. What Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did was influential‚ incomprehensible and inspiring to see and hear about. Even though some of Dr. Martin Luther
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control of ensuring the equality for all in the 21st century. Their protests have led to important changes in the judicial system and with law enforcement. The protest that has led to change has been because the campaigns that have followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s guidance from his “Letter from Birmingham City Jail”. These campaigns include the collection of the facts to determine whether injustices are alive‚ negotiation‚ self-purification‚ and direct action. The protests that have not seen change
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“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen‚” (pinterest.com). This famous quote written by Winston Churchill states that with determination and courage‚ you can have enough power to stand up and speak. But at times‚ courage can also be something that causes you to sit down and listen. Have you ever wondered what is going on in different parts of the world? People are suffering from tragedies every day. Well‚ activists today are taking dramatic
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Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. was born in Atlanta‚ Georgia‚ the eldest of Martin Luther King‚ Sr.‚ a Baptist minister‚ and Alberta Williams King. His Father served as a pastor of a large Atlanta church‚ Ebenezer Baptist‚ which had been founded by Martin Luther King‚ Jr.’s maternal grandfather. King‚ Jr.‚ was ordainded as a Baptist minister at age 18. King attended local segrated public school‚ where he excelled. He entered a nearby college‚ Morehouse College‚ at age 15 and graduated
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