The Dream Lives On

[ziasudra]

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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

I believe there'll always be racism as long as there is a human race; it's so ingrained in human nature to notice what's different and label it repulsive or undesirable. Today it might be black vs. white. Tomorrow it can be blue eyes vs. green eyes, or ears with lobes vs. ears without lobes. What I find admirable about Martin Luther King, Jr. is that he kept on fighting for what he believed to be right. And he did it in such a way that he and his movement became inspirations to many, even if the results of King's efforts came years after he died.

Part of the reason why I like InterVarsity so much is because of the organization's commitment to racial reconciliation. I have yet to be part of a group that's so committed to not only address personal injustice, but to work on issues on a more macro level through education (both learning and teaching) and service.

There are still plenty of racial discriminations around. But today reminds me that since the Civil Rights Movement, much progress has been made.

Comments

[lampblack.livejournal.com]

Yes, now if we could also make some progress on the nonviolence message of Dr King's...

[ptyx.livejournal.com]

Thanks for reminding me of the day, and for mentioning InterVarsity. I'll try to learn more about them.

[tanechigai.livejournal.com]

Here's an interesting article from Christianity Today: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/february/4.104.html

I agree, organizations like InterVarsity are really the key to fixing this.

Free 40 minute lecture about MLK philosophy

[sad1225.livejournal.com]

The Teaching Company is proud to present Professor Dennis Dalton's lecture “Stride for Freedom” from his course, Freedom: Philosophy of Liberation. This lecture is a free gift to you. You may access this free lecture online any time between now and Wednesday, February 28

http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/MLKlecture2006.aspx?ai=22711&pc=Campaign

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In summary, Dr. King used Gandhi's civil disobediance as a way of applying Christian love beyond personal relationships - to relationships between nations.

Thank you for the birthday wishes!!!

[verdenia.livejournal.com]

I didn't get to look at lj on my b'day at all. Now I just found this at skip = 275 ;p
Cute graphic, too! ♥