Bigotry in America

             In order to stop racism you must first star at the home. Bigotry and racism are the types of beliefs that are brought up through families. If a child is raised in a racist home than that child is likely to carry those beliefs with him or her and eventually on to their children. In order to stop this cycle you must start with the children. It is easier to implement your ideals on a child than to change the opinions of an adult. Then you must give it time. It is only over time that any results will take place.
             Martin Luther King Jr. was a pacifist that would not stand for physical confrontation. Instead he repelled bigotry with "soul force." This meant that he would use his spirit to overcome anyone that stood in his way towards equality. It was through his belief in God and his self-determination that allowed Dr. King to carry on with the movement. Dr. King felt that a violent retaliation would only harm the civil rights movement. To give in to the hatred would mean you are sinking to the same level of the people who are repressing you.
             Through Dr. King's language from the bible he is able to reach a common ground that many people can identify with. This is especially evident in the 1960's because there was a deep-rooted sense of religion. Also, with this approach Dr. King adds a wholesome appeal to his speech. By using religion he isn't ranting, but rather preaching. His words and his passion seem as though God guides them. The religious factor also appears to add importance to his speech.
             Both of these men base their religious backgrounds for each of their social beliefs and the paths they have chosen in life. They portray these aspirations through the quotes they use. Mr. Feuerstein say's, " In a situation where there is no righteous person, try to be a righteous person." He means when there is a situation like his where hope seems lost you should never lose faith. That you should ...

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