“Nothing in all
the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious
stupidity.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
If we remain
unaware and uninformed about social justice issues does this qualify as sincere
ignorance? If we turn a blind eye to issues of poverty and abuse does it
release us from any form of responsibility?
How can we remain idle when there are so many issues that cry out for
action!
What will awaken
us to issues? In the fifties, Emmett Till’s mother refused to have a closed casket
for her son’s funeral. His death
revealed a brutal beating. Rosa Parks
refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her actions along
with others sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Then we look at Clyde Kennard
was framed for a crime and later jailed for applying to Mississippi Southern
College. Now, more recently, we are able
to read books like Bryan Stephenson’s book, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice
and Redemption to see the issues of unjust incarcerations. It can break
our hearts then move us to action.
Today communities
across the nation are reflecting on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. More than speeches and reflection, volunteers are working to answer the question: “What are you doing for others? Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Most importantly
God poses this question “ …And what
does LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and walk humbly with
your God.” Micah 6:8
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