Martin Luther King's Vision Of Social Health

Martin Luther King’s vision of social health centralizes around the tolerance and acceptance of all citizens regardless of race, class, and gender. Originating from biblical scriptures, as a Baptist minister, King’s civil rights movement strives to bring upon societal unity for the goodness of mankind. King believed God’s children–both white and black–should stand up to freedom together, stressing reconciliation over retaliation–peaceful resolutions over violent repercussions. With public disobedience and peaceful rallies, he allows the international outlook on the racial situation to pressure society into acceptance. Another inspiration of King’s dream was Abraham Lincoln, who was often mentioned in King’s speeches and notably recognized