The Measure of a ManFortress Press, 2001 - 55 pages Two brief yet powerful meditations from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. defining humanity's worth and completion relate to strides toward social justice. Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism. In supporting reconciliation, Dr. King outlines human worth based on Scripture, encouraging the reader to know each person has worth, rational ability, and an invitation to fellowship with the Creator. In addition, Dr. King explains the three dimensions of life: length, breadth, and height; they must all be present and working harmoniously in order for life to be complete as an individual and as a community. Black and white photos from Dr. King's life along with simple prayers from the reverend round out this short but poignant offering. |
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... dimensions of any complete life to which we can fitly give the words of this text : length , breadth , and height . The length of life as we shall think of it here is not its duration or its longevity , but it is the push of a life ...
... dimension of life in which the individual is concerned with developing his inner powers . It is that dimen- sion of life in which the individual pursues personal ends and ambitions . This is perhaps the selfish dimension of life , and ...
... dimension of life . Finally , there is a third dimension . Some people never get beyond the first two dimen- sions of life . They master the first two . They develop their inner powers ; they love humanity ; but they stop right here ...