The Measure of a ManChristian Education Press, 1959 - 34 pages Why nonviolence matters Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil-rights leader contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism. |
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Page 13
... Moral Man and Immoral Society . In our col- lective lives our sin rises to even greater heights . See how we treat each other . Races trample over races ; nations tram- ple over nations . We go to war and destroy the values and the ...
... Moral Man and Immoral Society . In our col- lective lives our sin rises to even greater heights . See how we treat each other . Races trample over races ; nations tram- ple over nations . We go to war and destroy the values and the ...
Page 22
... moral and rational self- interest . If one is not concerned about himself he cannot be totally concerned about other selves . Some years ago a learned rabbi , the late Joshua Liebman , wrote a book en- titled Peace of Mind . He has a ...
... moral and rational self- interest . If one is not concerned about himself he cannot be totally concerned about other selves . Some years ago a learned rabbi , the late Joshua Liebman , wrote a book en- titled Peace of Mind . He has a ...
Page 33
... moral self - interest . You are commanded to do that . That is the length of life . Love your neighbor as you love yourself . You are commanded to do that . That is the breadth of life . But never forget that there is a first and even ...
... moral self - interest . You are commanded to do that . That is the length of life . Love your neighbor as you love yourself . You are commanded to do that . That is the breadth of life . But never forget that there is a first and even ...
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