Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

— Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968), Bürgerrechtler

Source: I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World (über goodreads, Wortlaut nicht gegengeprüft)

Topics: Courage & Strength, Justice & Commitment, Ethical Questions

Occasions: For Reflection, Encouragement

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) war ein US-amerikanischer Baptistenpastor, Theologe und Anführer der Bürgerrechtsbewegung mit Hauptwirkungsorten in Alabama und Georgia. Bekannt wurde er durch seinen gewaltfreien Kampf gegen die staatliche Rassentrennung sowie durch Reden und Texte wie „I Have a Dream“ und den „Letter from Birmingham Jail“. Für Bibelleser verdeutlicht sein Erbe die sozialethische und prophetische Dimension des Glaubens im Einsatz für Gerechtigkeit, während posthume Nachweise von Plagiaten in seiner Dissertation auch Brüche in seiner Biografie markieren.

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