The Message of Dr. King

[Sistermadly]

Originally posted by enlightenment06
Champions never rest on their laurels.

Now that's something I can definitely agree with.

[sigtau305]

Originally posted by enlightenment06
I agree with you, and like you I looked at the Republican Party as a viable alternative. They just aren't speaking to the issues that effect the everyday lives of so many African-Americans while Democrats are. Don't get me wrong, I know the Democrats don't do much more than talk, I'm not a fan of that party either, but I've had a few experiences with the College Republicans at my school that fit the stereotypes of Republicans all too well. Combine that with some of the former leadership of the party such as Strom Thurmond and Trent Lott, and I don't see how the Republican Party is supposed to be attractive to voters of color.

But back to my original point, if we're going honor what Dr. King stood for and his legacy, then we need to do it properly instead of feeling better about ourselves because we took one day to do some community service and talk about how much we've progressed.

Champions never rest on their laurels.

I'll co-sign on that.

[Love_Spell_6]

Originally posted by DeltAlum

I don't think I've labled anyone besides Fundamentalist Christians (the way I was raised and later rebelled against) and Southern Baptists as "conservative." And that was as question.

There was no way that Dr. King was considered a conservative in his time -- at least in my memory.

I'm also interested in why anyone would consider him anti affirmative action.

I believe Dr. King would have been against affirmative action because he believed that people should be judged by the content of their character not the color of their skin.....

I think Dr. King would be very conservative today...had he been around to see the advancements that African Americans have made ...I think he would frown on the fact that many African Americans still complain about what "the man" is doing to them, how they can't get ahead, and racism.... MLK Jr. experienced BLATANT racism...i.e. water hoses being sprayed at him, not being able to eat or go certain places because of the color of his skin.......NOT the craziness that some folks complain about today...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by enlightenment06

I agree with you, and like you I looked at the Republican Party as a viable alternative. They just aren't speaking to the issues that effect the everyday lives of so many African-Americans while Democrats are. Don't get me wrong, I know the Democrats don't do much more than talk, I'm not a fan of that party either, but I've had a few experiences with the College Republicans at my school that fit the stereotypes of Republicans all too well. Combine that with some of the former leadership of the party such as Strom Thurmond and Trent Lott, and I don't see how the Republican Party is supposed to be attractive to voters of color.

What issues are affecting African Americans on a day to day basis that Democrats are focusing on?? And why are you letting a few college Republicans shape the way you see a whole party?? I guess for me....although I am an African American woman....my belief in Christ is more important to me than the color of my skin....and any party that is steering clear of anything to do with faith i.e. supporing homosexual marriage, abortion etc....is NOT the party for me!....And to get back to the topic of the thread....I doubt MLK Jr. would have had anything to do with a party that stands for these things....

No party is perfect....but I wouldn't exercise my PRIVILEGE to vote for someone who stands at odds with the Bible...

[enlightenment06]

Originally posted by Love_Spell_6
I believe Dr. King would have been against affirmative action because he believed that people should be judged by the content of their character not the color of their skin.....

I think Dr. King would be very conservative today...had he been around to see the advancements that African Americans have made ...I think he would frown on the fact that many African Americans still complain about what "the man" is doing to them, how they can't get ahead, and racism.... MLK Jr. experienced BLATANT racism...i.e. water hoses being sprayed at him, not being able to eat or go certain places because of the color of his skin.......NOT the craziness that some folks complain about today...



What issues are affecting African Americans on a day to day basis that Democrats are focusing on?? And why are you letting a few college Republicans shape the way you see a whole party?? I guess for me....although I am an African American woman....my belief in Christ is more important to me than the color of my skin....and any party that is steering clear of anything to do with faith i.e. supporing homosexual marriage, abortion etc....is NOT the party for me!....And to get back to the topic of the thread....I doubt MLK Jr. would have had anything to do with a party that stands for these things....

No party is perfect....but I wouldn't exercise my PRIVILEGE to vote for someone who stands at odds with the Bible...

I'm not Christian and I don't believe that my religious and/or spiritual beliefs are necessarily for everyone, and I 100% agree that everyone should be forced to adhere to my personal beliefs. If you believe that Jesus is God or the Son of God, that's your belief; however I do not believe nor do I think it should be forced upon anyone. I am guided by my faith in God every second of my life, however it is my very faith in God that guides me not to judge or force people to my beliefs. I truly believe that everyone will be held accountable for their actions in the world. I don't agree with homosexuality, yet homosexuals exist. If you believe that God made everything then God definitely made homosexuals. For what reason, I don't know...but I'm not God. I believe that Dr. King would be more accepting today than you might think. After all, despite being a devout Christian he followed the teachings of Mahatma Ghandi, who I believe was Hindu.


ETA: I don't think Dr. King would have subscribed to any particular political party. If he ever sought political office I think he'd probably run as an independent.