Martin Luther's Notion Of Just Laws And Unjust Laws

Considering the time that has passed since Martin Luther’s “Letter from Birmingham” in 1963 the American judiciary system and how laws are made and passed today create differences between Martin Luther’s notion of “just laws” and “unjust laws” and what to do about “unjust laws” compared to modern law. It can be noted that Martin Luther and other civil activists’ in the US have played a significant role pertaining to the US and its approach on how to stop and condemn racism through changes made over the years. Modern law while it is believed to be the best that serves society and peoples’ rights, however, even today we can see many issues that result from creating laws. Martin Luther’s notions of laws resulting from morale, universal good, and

In the 1960’s and previous times before that many laws in America enforced or passed overlooked the effects they have on black people subjecting them to harsh and unethical treatment. In modern law segregation and racism are issues within constitutional bills that have been passed to combat them. The distinct difference between the 1960’s and modern society is that issues such as racism and segregation, along with racial injustices, are acts that cannot be committed without the disapproval of those who live in a democratic society. Specific aspects of Martin Luther’s distinctions pertaining to “just laws” and “unjust laws” are valid for modern law and even beyond today’s time, however, modern laws are also complex and modern issues are newer problems that society faces today that creates a conflict between Martin Luther distinctions. Morale is still a factor in creating laws today, but it can be noted that one’s morale and perception of laws are not always the obsolete decision, as seen through the controversial decisions revolved around abortion or gay marriage, along with many other problems we deal with today. What makes Martin Luther partially right in his distinctions is time because the issues that he had felt were “unjust” in the 1960’s were serious involving the segregation and unfair treatment of an entire race based on their skin color. Today, the newer problems that plague society cannot all be resolved through moral decisions because there are much more complex than those of Martin Luther’s time being obvious acts of harm done to black people with one knowing what they are doing.