“A Letter of Hope for Today” Commentary on Dr. King’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail

<p>This is my tribute to Dr. King on his holiday. Will share my thoughts from portions of his letter from the Birmingham Jail on how we may benefit from his wisdom in our day. </p> <p>Read his entire letter, originally published in The Atlantic, August 1963: <a href='https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/02/letter-from-a-birmingham-jail/552461/'>https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/02/letter-from-a-birmingham-jail/552461/</a></p> <p>Content from Chapter Seven of my book:  "Biblical & Social Justice: What Is it? An Everyday Person’s Guide to Understanding Justice And the Role of the Church in Our Society"</p> <p>Available in print and Kindle editions on Amazon. Learn more at, <a href='https://biblicaljusticebook.com'>https://biblicaljusticebook.com</a></p> <p>TOPICS COVERED FROM REV. DR. KING'S LETTER FROM THE BIRMINGHAM JAIL</p> <p>Preparing to Respond Not One Man, an Inevitable Force for Change Principles of Action A Network of Mutuality Philosophical Foundation Why We Won’t Wait Two Kinds of Laws Unjust Laws Damage the Soul Dismantling Injustice Arguments Genuine Law and Order Examples of Civil Disobedience The Sacrifices of Leaders  Martin Luther King, the Pastor Using Christ to Hinder Fellow Christians Loss of Authenticity for the American Church Looking for the Church Within the Church Oppression Cannot Continue Confidence in the Promise of America  Optimism in the Face of Despair</p>