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Last semester I taught Apologetics at @vidahouseatx, in which we considered traditional & contemporary objections to Christianity.
For a class the students wrote an essay on Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail. It was great!
Here are some notable comments from few students:
For a class the students wrote an essay on Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail. It was great!
Here are some notable comments from few students:
"Humility disrupts humanity's natural tendency to power and pride. But humility doesn't undermine truth or resolve to bring justice."
"His enduring mark is not in his criticism of others but in his confidence that victory is already theirs because they are on the side of truth."
"His enduring mark is not in his criticism of others but in his confidence that victory is already theirs because they are on the side of truth."
"This letter transcends its original intent and becomes an invitation to reflect, repent, and recommit to the Christian mission."
"Still, King’s words to choose and do the good work of nonviolent, direct action echoes in my mind. He did not grow calloused to the onslaught of injustice, nor did he allow bitterness to reside in his heart."
"Drawing upon the host of systemic injustices they faced, he captured the reasons why African Americans could no longer wait for freedom to find them. Since no one had listened, it was time to amplify their collective need and call for justice."
"To laud the Founders for disobeying unjust laws (and not only disobeying, but fomenting armed rebellion), while criticizing the Civil Rights movement for peacefully disobeying laws (peacefully fighting for representation) is beyond shameful."
"The notion of self-purification prior to direct action resonates loudly. Clearly, this is a subject critically important today. Whether it's hashtag activism or rioting and looting, King's admonition to engage in self-purification prior to direct action should be heeded."
