The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Christianity, History
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Black Power and the American ChristThe Christian Century published this article by historian and civil rights activist Vincent Harding in its June 4, 1967 issue. In the essay, Harding, friend, associate, and speech writer for Dr. King, claims that Eurocentric Christianity antagonized the Black Power Movement. |
Bob Fitch Passes Letter to MLK Through Secretary McDonaldBob Fitch makes mention of a letter that he feels would be of interest to Dr. King. |
Brightman's Idea of GodDr. King references philosopher and theologian Edgar Brightman's idea of God. According to Brightman, God is finite and "powerful enough to lead the work toward higher and higher levels." |
Brotherhood Cannot Be a TheoryThis newspaper clipping of The Southern Israelite features segments on the Atlanta banquet honoring Dr. King's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize. Given on his return to the States, there were twelve hundred and fifty Atlanta citizens in attendance. Included articles are: welcoming comments by Rabbi Jacob Rothschild, a tribute by Archbishop Paul Hallinan, and a transcription of Dr. King's speech. |
BrunnerDr. King cites theologian Emil Brunner regarding man's knowledge of God. |
Catholics Involved in IntegrationMembers of Catholics Involved in Integration write a letter to solicit membership to their organization. The cost to join the group is one dollar per month. The funds raised are donated to Dr. King in support of his efforts to gain peace, freedom, and equality. |
CelsusDr. King writes about Celsus, a second century Greek philosopher who opposed Christianity. |
Chapter II - The Methodologies of Tillich and WiemanThis is the third chapter of Dr. King's dissertation "A Comparison of the Conception of God in the Thinking of Paul Tillich and Henry Nelson Wieman." |
ChristianityThrough quoting an unknown Christian, Dr. King calls for modern Christians to accept a personal challenge that will one day enable historians to declare that it was Christianity that held the world together. |
ChristianityDr. King references Emil Brunner's argument on Christianity. |
ChristianityDr. King writes about the concept of Christianity. |
ChristianityDr. King finds agreement with Celsus, an opponent of Christianity, in a quote on the root of the Christian faith. |
Christianity (History Of)Dr. King quotes Harkness on the history of Christianity. Likely this is American theologian Georgia Harkness. |
Christianity and CivilizationDr. King records a quote from Arnold J. Toynbee's "Civilization on Trial" and the view that "religious progress comes through the birth and death of civilization." |
ChristologyDr. King outlines a quote from Ritschl regarding "Christology." |
Class NotesDr. King references several biblical scriptures regarding topics of ethics, knowledge, man, sin and God. |
Clement of AlexandriaDr. King gives brief biographical information on Clement of Alexandria. |
Congratulations Telegram from Nelson Rockefeller to MLKGovernor Nelson Rockefeller extends best wishes to Dr. King on his birthday and congratulates him for being honored as the Man-of-the Year. |
ConversionDr. King quotes Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy's book "What I Believe." Tolstoy asserts that when he came to believe in Christ's teachings his whole life and perception changed. |
Cooperative/Noble CompetitionDr. King writes a sermon on the topic "Cooperative Competition." King utilizes the biblical text deriving from Luke chapter 22 verse 24, which expresses how Jesus views competition. According to the text, Jesus thinks that competition is good as long as an individual competes with humility and serving others. |
Cyprian of CarthageDr. King briefly outlines the life of Saint Cyprian of Carthage. |
Definition of ChristianityDr. King records a definition of Christianity. He defines Christianity as the belief in the "potential good in human nature." |
Dialectical TheologyDr. King outlines dialectical theology, an approach to theology in Protestantism. King discerns that the "dogmatic arise primarily out of the demands of the religious consciousness." |
Did President Kennedy Die in Vain"Did President Kennedy Die In Vain" describes the author's request that we elect officials with a higher moral bearing and adherence to Christian principles. |
DogmaticsDr. King records a note on the function of dogmatic theology and a quote from Karl Barth's "Church Dogmatics: The Doctrine of the Word of God." |
Dort, Canons ofDr. King documents a brief history of the Arminian judicial decision, officially titled "The Decision of the Synod of Dort." |
Dr. King NotecardIn this notecard, Dr. King expresses his ideals and philosophical viewpoint pertaining to the doctrine of "Puritanism." |
Draft Letter from MLK to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. GatesDr. King composes a draft for a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Gates. He expresses his appreciation for their contribution and encouraging words. He discusses the SCLC's support of other organizations that are consistent with Judeo-Christian values and conveys their dedication to equality. |
Emotionalism in ReligionDr. King records a quote from a book entitled "The Gift of Tongues, A Study in the Pathological Aspects of Christianity". |
ErasmusDr. King writes about Erasmus, a Dutch scholar, who lived during the Reformation period. |