There are countless individuals all around the United States who have grown up hearing about the courageous acts of Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight for civil rights for the colored. It took one determined man to gain followers and help achieve his goal that changed America for the better. King took a stand and used a non violent and peaceful manner to ensure peace in our country. This valiant man impacted our nation by allowing everyone to have a clear view to welcome everyone into society.
In other words, King has taught many of us that accepting everyone into society regardless of race, religion or ethnicity is what one should do to show empathy and kindness. King provided support for himself and his fellow Negroes through his magnificent
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Perhaps one may realize that this is a certain topic that they feel strongly about and strive to make a difference. For example, there are those uninformed in this world who unjustly depict all Muslims as being terrorists, just because those in ISIS are that religion, too. This stereotype is discriminatory and prejudicial because a religion doesn 't make a human being do terrible things. A religion does not turn a person evil, it is the person who chooses to commit those acts. It is up to me, and others who feel the same way, to uncover my voice to show that all religions should be treated equally. It is up to the young adults in the world to create a generation where religions are not being discriminated …show more content…
In an interview, he states, “Last I heard, we had a Constitution in this country which gave all of our people the right of religious freedom…” (“Sanders: Turning Our Backs on Refugees Destroys the Idea of America”). He believes that turning our back on the Muslim refugees who are trying to escape violence and persecution destroys the idea of America. Our country is supposed to be a welcoming place and to stand for equality for all, but denying the right of people trying to live a better life undermines America as a