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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Martin Luther King (Jr.) hast made him a little lower than the angels , and crowned him with glory and honor . " Goodspeed , Moffatt , and the Revised Standard would say , " Thou hast made him a little less than divine , a little less ...
... lower animals . And so , somehow , man is in nature , and yet he is above nature ; he is in time , and yet he is above time ; he is in space , and yet he is above space . This means that he can do things that lower animals could never ...
... lower animals . He is not guided merely by instinct . He has the ability to choose between alternatives , so he can choose the good or the evil , the high or the low . As we look at man , we must admit that he has misused his freedom ...