Every year, when we celebrate Martin Luther King's great vision, I am struck by the similarities between the battle for recognition of rights for all races, and the battle for recognition of rights for all people, regardless of the place that they hold in society.
The civil rights movement of Martin Luther King's day, was of most importance, and we can learn so much from his example. He never advocated violence, he never preached intolerance, and he NEVER backed down. He died giving his all, not just for the good of his people, but for the good of all people.
It is interesting that the day that we celebrate this American hero, comes just a few days before we join thousands of our brothers and sisters in Washington DC for our own call to end oppression for a segment of American society. The example of the civil rights movement gives us fortitude, strength and perseverance. The boys and I watched a video today that showed the battle that MLK was willing to fight, peacefully, for those who had no power. We are encouraged and empowered to go forth ourselves.
There is still injustice, there is still intolerance, there is still ignorance.
But with God and the power of Truth, anything can be overcome.
