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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... animal . They would say that man is a cosmic accident , that his whole life can be explained by matter in motion . Then there are those who would lift man almost to the position of a god . They would probably agree 9.
... matter how small one thinks his life's work is in terms of the norms of the world and the so - called big jobs , he must realize that it has cosmic significance if he is serving humanity and doing the will of God . To carry this to one ...
... matter with me now . Because I've been to the mountaintop . I won't mind . Like anybody , I would like to live a long life . Longevity has its place . But I'm not concerned about that now . I just want to do God's will . And he's ...