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Religion Has Been An Inspiration For The Civil Rights Movement

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According to Scot Appleby 2005, virtually all religious traditions incorporate ideals of peace as the outcome of their application. They all embody a rich variety of cultural and moral resources which configure values that prevent or end conflicts. For instance, Christianity has been an inspiration for the civil rights movement of Martin Luther Kind, Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolent resistance was influenced by Hinduism (Orellana K. &., 2006). Communities in Kenya even before colonialism in particular had their own religious practices in which they incorporated in times of peace and in times of insecurity. For instance, whenever a conflict arose, negotiations could be done by the disputants. In other instances a council of elders or elderly men …show more content…

Sacred texts such as verses from the holy books, religious myths and images to inspire participants to become agents of change and to take up the challenge to listen to the opponent with an open heart and open mind. These texts provide a level of certainty and truth (Abu Nimer 2002:19). They can assist overcoming deadlocks and provide avenues for peacemaking. Thereby becoming sources of comfort, guidance and inspiration and bring a new perspective to the …show more content…

Bercovitch and Kadayifci Orrelana define faith based actors as those institutions and individuals who are motivated and inspired by their spiritual, religious traditions, principles and values to undertake peace work (Bercovitch & Orellana). These religious actors uphold, extend and defend norms and precepts of their religious traditions (Appleby, 2006). For instance, The protestant church in Kenya has provided assistance to those afflicted by natural disasters, persecution, displacement and war long before international humanitarian law was formalized in treaty law. The theme of justice for the poor, the marginalized, the alien is central to the Hebrew scriptures. The afflicted often sought help in temples and cities of refuge and in later medieval period, monasteries became places of refuge and hospitality for strangers. Charity to the poor, medical care to the sick, education for children and hospitality to

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This letter also talks about how Americans need to come together and fight for equality. In today`s world, religious violence tends to divide the world. People around the world blame certain religions for the terrible atrocities that have been taking place in the world. However, in Dr. King`s Letter from Birmingham Jail, he writes about how religion should be used as a tool to

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In order to further prove that nonviolence is the way to stop racism and gain equality, Dr. King writes: “I'm grateful to God that, through the Negro church, the dimension of nonviolence entered our struggle. If this philosophy had not emerged, I am convinced that by now many streets of the South would be flowing with floods of blood” (). In this quote, Dr. King once again argues that non violence and peace are the best ways to stop the cycle of violence. The phrase “the dimension of nonviolence entered our struggle” shows that even though they are struggling, nonviolence can help them.

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“Blacks are no longer allowed inside of this store”. Colored people didn’t have the same rights as the whites that’s what made their life so difficult. Civil rights movement and the 3 amendments helped the blacks get there rights. Movement in the United States known as the civil rights movement started in the late 1950’s. The civil rights movement broke segregation.

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Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois novel, The Souls of Black Folk left a huge impact on the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s through the 1960s. During this time period, African Americans began to fight for their rights and freedom as citizens. As African Americans were pushing for their freedom, leaders rose up to the plate to encourage their people through speeches, marches, lectures, literature and many other forms of protest. Among these leaders were Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X who voiced their opinion and rallied protestors to continue to fight. However, W.E.B. Du Bios took the less aggressive approach by using his written words to show the whites what was truly happening to the African American communities.

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During the civil rights era, the black church stood as a foundation for the African American community. It was a safe haven for those who felt like they didn’t have a voice outside of the church. The black church used to be a political atmosphere especially for those advocating black rights. It gave blacks the pedestal to vocalize the issues in the community and in the world to the oppressed. This was during a time when African Americans received no respect and were placed at the feet of injustice by the American society.

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Throughout the 20th century, the Civil Rights movement took its long and vigorous course, striving to create equal rights for all human beings. This was a pivotal moment in American history, characterized by a powerful call for equality and justice. While there were many factors that contributed to the success of the movement, one of the most powerful tools activists utilized to inspire this change was the power of words. Throughout history words have always been an important tool for social and political change, but during the Civil Rights movement words took on an extreme significance. From speeches and sermons to songs and slogans, the words of civil rights activists like Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez, and authors like Harper Lee helped

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According to Faherty (2006), a composite of historical records from the first three centuries reveal that the Christian social welfare system provided an array of what we would call today both cash and in-kind goods and services (pp.116). Faith based social services started out as charity services in which the resources should be given generously but cautiously to the unworthy poor (McMillin, 2011, pp.485). This changed when the church and start started supporting each other and there was a three part solution which included autonomy for private agencies, cooperation among agencies, and both public and private, and financial support from the government for agencies that contributed to the public interest (McMillin, 2011, pp.485). This all started in the 1960s when church sponsored human services started to receive increased funding from the state (McMillin, 2011, pp.485). All of this happened for nearly half a century before there was a rise of government funding that drew human services and faith based groups closer together (McMillin, 2011, pp.487).

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In the speeches, “Facing the Challenge of a New Age,” “The Most Durable Power,” “The Power of Nonviolence,” and “A Look to the Future,” Martin Luther King, Jr. addressed the issues of nonviolence and faith. The first two were given in Montgomery in 1956. The latter two, were both given in 1957, however “The Power of Nonviolence” was given at UC Berkeley, while the latter was given to the Highlander Folk School, a Tennessee institution for training social activist leaders. Through these speeches, King used faith, both political and religious, to persuade his audiences towards the use nonviolence in the Civil Rights Movement.

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