History 390
February-12-2007
Title: Martin Luther Kings Christian Ethics In Politics
Thesis: Martin Luther King commitment to economic and social justice went beyond the reflection and dived in the arena of active life. His ethical religious background helped shape his though on civil disobedience for the betterment of minorities. Martins legacy of civil disobedience was rooted in his refusal to separate religious faith and moral considerations from politics, legal matters, and social reform. His actions transcended the boundaries of law, politics, and religion, and composed his academic teachings with those god.
Brief Analysis:
In his life, Martin Luther King Jr. accomplished many amazing things for minorities in the United States and all over the world. He helped spread concept of freedom and democracy throughout the world. Through all of the tough decisions he had to …show more content…
Martin Jr. spoke on "The Negro and the Constitution" and one a prize for his speech. On the way back to Atlanta, he and his teacher reviewed the exciting events of the day. Presently the bus stopped and some whites got on. There were no seats left so the bus driver ordered Martin and his teacher to get up and stand. King refused to budge. The driver threatened him and called him a "black son-of-a-bitch," until at last he heeded his teacher's whispers and he got out of his seat. For the rest of the trip home, he and his teacher were jostled around as the bus traveled down the highway. King later said, "It was the angriest I have ever been in my life." Moreover his quest for equality would eventually lead him to attend Boston University's School of Theology. It was here were Martin would acquire three great influences in his life. The first was his doctorate in theology which was his motivation for being (religion), meets his wife Corretta, and learns the ways of