Sermons tagged with ‘Martin Luther King Jr.’

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Dreaming of Economic Justice

Much has been made lately of the economic frustrations of white working class folks, but truly questions of economic justice are as old as humanity itself. Jesus, Muhammad, and Buddha are all said to have spoken about poverty and “the poor.” In his last work, Where Do We Go from Here?, Martin Luther King, Jr. […]

A Loving Resistance

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For January, the Soul Matters guide asks what it means to be a “people of resistance.” As we gather to celebrate the vision, courage, and love of our modern day exemplar of resistance, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we reflect on his call to us, “Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Join […]

A People of Faith

“What does it mean to be a people of faith?” asks the Soul Matters guide for February. The packet begins by offering two quotes: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole stair case,” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and “I love the recklessness of faith. First you leap, […]