The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Religion
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Christian Social PhilosophyDr. King focuses on the interrelatedness of Christian social philosophy, Christian ethics and theology. He argues for the rejection of theology that has no social ethics and also contends that ethics must be dynamic. |
ChristianityDr. King outlines Angus' interpretation of Hegel's views on Christianity in the book, "The Mystery Religion and Christianity." |
ChristianityDr. King finds agreement with Celsus, an opponent of Christianity, in a quote on the root of the Christian faith. |
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. |
Class NotesDr. King references several biblical scriptures regarding topics of ethics, knowledge, man, sin and God. |
Class NotesDr. King records notes from the biblical Book of Judges regarding topics such as knowledge, sin, the doctrine of God and ethics. |
Class Notes: DeuteronomyDr. King discusses the theological concepts of God, man, sin, individual ethics, and social ethics. He also outlines the history of the Biblical book, Deuteronomy. |
Class Notes: ObadiahDr. King writes about the book of Obadiah and knowledge. |
Conditions for Entering the KingdomDr. King opens these sermon notes by discussing a child's behavior and actions. According to King, "a child has the inexhaustible capacity to forgive" and is inquisitive, honest, and open-minded. These are characteristics that adults should possess, which would help them gain entry into the Kingdom. |
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. |
Cosomological Argument for GodDr. King references the cosmological argument for God. |
DanielDr. King discusses the meaning of the Book of Daniel, namely to reinforce the idea of the kingdom of God. |
Day of the LordDr. King writes about the "Day of the Lord," as mentioned in the Old Testament book, Zephaniah. |
DeweyDr. King records John Dewey's views on philosophy and religion. |
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church Organ RecitalThis document is Dexter Avenue Baptist Church's Program for their "Dedication of Organ and Organ Recital." |
Dexter Echo: April 6, 1960This edition of The Dexter Echo addressed to Dr. |
Dexter Echo: February 3, 1960This issue of the Dexter Echo honors Dr. and Mrs. King's final day at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. |
Dexter Echo: July 6, 1960This July 1960 newsletter of The Dexter Echo is sent to Dr. and Mrs. King. The newsletter covers recent events of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, the church Dr. King pastored during his time in Birmingham, Alabama. The main article "Christian Control and Action Amid Social Tensions" questions how to manage life's tensions and discusses the nature of fear. The newsletter also includes an article on Men's Day and shares the news on various congregation members. |
Discerning the Signs of HistoryDr. King's sermon "Discerning the Signs of History" asserts "evil carries the seeds of its own destruction." King gives examples throughout history, such as slavery, colonialism, and the rise and fall of King Louis XVI. |
DisciplineDr. King records a quote from Proverbs 13:24 regarding discipline and corporal punishment. |
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." |
Dr. King's Notes on MinistryDr. King explains his perspective on the path of ministry as a career. In this brief paragraph, he notes that ministry is a very noble career but it is also difficult. |
Dynamic Form Applied to GodDr. King quotes Paul Tillich's Systematic Theology on the difference in applying the dynamic form to God versus applying it to man. |
Ebenezer Baptist Church Courtesy Guild Fifth AnniversaryThis document is a cover page for the program of the Ebenezer Baptist Church Courtesy Guild Fifth Anniversary. Included is a listing of Guild Officers and Ministers. |
Essay Describing MLK as a Historical LeaderDr. King is highlighted for his admirable leadership in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. King's deep spiritual convictions and charter traits allowed him to lead the people in Montgomery. He is described as a man of deep humility, showman and a highly intelligent leader. |
EthicsDr. King writes on the topic "ethics," according to Proverbs 6: 17-19. |
EthicsDr. King maintains the Prophet Amos was saying that Israel's privilege would be proportionate to its ethical responsibility. Failure to live up to this responsibility would result in retribution equal to the severity of the failure. |
EthicsDr. King quotes Psalms 28:3, which he interprets as showing the importance of one's intentions and mental attitude. |
EvilDr. King references the religious philosopher William Ernest Hocking regarding the topic of evil. |