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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... of the things that distinguish the Christian doctrine of man from the Greek doctrine . The Greeks , under the impetus of Plato , felt that the body was evil , almost inherently depraved , and the soul could The Measure of a Man 11.
... evil ; it says the will is the principle of evil . So the body in Christianity is sacred and significant . That means in any doctrine of man that we must be concerned with man's physical well - being . It may be true that man cannot ...
... evil . When- ever he moves away from his Father's house he finds himself facing a famine , and he finds himself frustrated and disillusioned . But the parable does not end there . That's the beauty of it . We read that one day the boy ...