I have never heard this whole speech until today. Martin Luther King's words are such words of the kingdom of God. Words that long for and predict the kingdom of God. "Let freedom reign". How can someone not love these words.
The interesting thing is that Martin Luther King is not saying we have to simply wait for this freedom. It is not something that will eventually come on its own. Freedom is something we need to let happen. Actively and passively we stand in its way.
I cannot help but think of Winnipeg when I hear this. I cannot help but think of the racial inequality that still exists in this world, that exists in my beloved Winnipeg.
I remember his speech...I was 15. We didn't know too much about oppression of the African Americans in those days....or we were simply oblivious to it. I remember his assassination too. A sad and bitter day...
2 comments:
Greg,
why don't you write more?
show me some of that unchecked aggression...
I remember his speech...I was 15. We didn't know too much about oppression of the African Americans in those days....or we were simply oblivious to it. I remember his assassination too. A sad and bitter day...
But, one man's dream CAN change the world.
Let freedom reign....in P.A. and Winnipeg!
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