Martin Luther Jr. King
Martin Luther King Jr. brought biblical themes of justice and prophetic passion to the campaign for black civil rights. Many of his most famous speeches drew both their biblical allusions and sermonic cadences from his background as a Baptist minister. Evangelicals today look to King’s role in the civil rights movement as an exemplary illustration of how to blend religious witness and political activism in support of the common good, often using King’s example to rebut secularist claims that religion and politics should never be mixed.
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Evangelicals and race 30 years after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Edward Gilbreath|

It wasn't until after Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death that I was struck by the truth of what he lived and preached.
Philip Yancey|
- The Russell Moore ShowEpisode 70|40minSharing in Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream NowChris Broussard and Matthew Daniels believe King still shines a light in a divided world.Russell Moore|
- The Bulletin Episode 39|47minPeople Get ReadyThe March on Washington turns 60, marijuana edges closer to acceptance, and Jimmy Carter faces his end.
- Reclaiming MLK Jr.’s ‘Dream’ 60 Years LaterHow we can better engage with the famous March on Washington speech.Mika Edmondson|
- The Russell Moore ShowEpisode 60|42minRussell’s Desert Island BookshelfRussell Moore and producer Ashley Hales discuss titles that last a lifetime.Russell Moore|
- MLK’s Epistle to the White Church Still PreachesOn the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Christians are reminded of how much further we must go.Michelle Ferrigno Warren|
- Martin Luther King Jr. Looks to God in New StatueSupporters pray new monument depicting the civil rights leader as a preacher will be part of a bigger revival for peace and unity.Kate Shellnutt|
- The Image of God in ‘Invisible Man’Ralph Ellison’s novel depicts the quest for personal dignity in a society determined to deny it.Claude Atcho|
- Some American Protestants Aren’t Letting Go of RevolutionAs partisan fighting turns into physical attacks against public figures, evangelicals lack consensus on when political violence is justified.Emily Belz|
- When Churches Put Love at the CenterHow "beloved community" helps us envision tangible ways to embody kingdom values.Kimberly Deckel|
- The River of Justice Flows DownhillWe can make modest progress through human effort, but only God can deliver true equity.Sandra McCracken|
