January 14, 2007
On the eve of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Rev. Josh Longbottom honors Dr. King's life by setting the record straight regarding his mission. Ethologist Richard Dawkins recently said that the greatness of Dr. King was immaterial to his religious upbringing. Rev. Longbottom asserts that the opposite was true-that before he was a revolutionary leader, a charismatic speaker, an agent of social change, Dr. King was a pastor. His mission was based on three principles that were rooted in his spirituality: (1) the universe is on the side of justice, (2) nonviolent direct action improves the moral character of your enemy, (3) you should trust God's call, even if it calls for your life.