answersLogoWhite

0

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great speaker and social activist. However, in his writings he denied the deity of Christ, His virgin birth and His resurrection. He lumped all religions into the same class. So it appears he was not a Christian in the born-again evangelical sense.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about General History

Who are 2 famous peopl?

Jesus Christ and Martin Luther King Jr. (Many more though)


Why did martin Luther king jr become a monk?

Martin Luther King Jr. did not become a monk; he was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader. His religious upbringing and education shaped his beliefs and commitment to social justice. King was inspired by the teachings of Jesus and the principles of nonviolence, which he applied to the civil rights movement. His role as a minister allowed him to advocate for equality and inspire others through his faith.


Why did Catholics dislike Martin Luther?

He told them the truth: they were being greedy and almost entirely the opposite of what they should have been as Christian leaders. Nobody likes being told they are wrong, especially when they know it to be true and when people might start to realise and do something about it. In their case, the easiest way out was to simply excommunicate him and denounce him as a heretic, or an evildoer of many types.


Who is teachings inspired Dr martin Luther king Jr's philosophy of nonviolence?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolence was primarily inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated for peaceful resistance and civil disobedience in the struggle for Indian independence. Additionally, King drew on Christian principles, particularly the teachings of Jesus regarding love and forgiveness. He also incorporated ideas from Henry David Thoreau's essay on civil disobedience, emphasizing the moral imperative to resist unjust laws peacefully. Together, these influences shaped King's approach to the civil rights movement.


Who are some people who were doers?

Martin Luther king....Elvis .........Cristina Agulera........Jesus.............Equality 7-2521

Related Questions

What did martin Luther king do to put the teachings of Jesus into action?

he died to destroy your sins for killing another


Who was the most influential christian humanist?

The answer will surely vary but some believe the first to combine Judeo-Christian teachings on righteousness and social justice with secular philosophical humanism was Justin Martyr in the 2nd Century AD. See related link below for more historical developments:


History on the reform with Martin Luther?

jesus loves him.


Was Ignatius Loyola with or against Martin Luther?

Ignatius Loyola was against Martin Luther. Loyola was the founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order that played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation aimed at combating Protestantism. Martin Luther, on the other hand, was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation that opposed certain teachings and practices of the Catholic Church.


What was the main focus of Luther's 95 theses?

Martin Luther rebelled regarding the indulgences and practices of the Church, not about the teaching of the church which were created by a Roman leader named Constantine in 325 CE in Nicea. Many of the teachings were anti Jesus, nut inclusive.


Why do Catholics say their Church is better than Martin Luther's church?

The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ. The Lutheran Church was founded by Martin Luther, a mere man. The Catholics feel they have kept the teachings and traditions passed down to us intact while Luther picked and chose what his church would follow, tossing out those articles of faith he had a personal disagreement with.


What did Jesus say about love which Martin Luther King believed in?

Love Your Enemies.!>


Who has been inspired by Jesus?

Many people have been inspired by Jesus - I'm pretty sure Martin Luther King was as well....


What were Martin Luther's beliefs regarding salvation and how did he advocate for salvation by faith alone?

Martin Luther believed that salvation could only be achieved through faith in Jesus Christ, not through good works or deeds. He advocated for salvation by faith alone by emphasizing the importance of personal belief in Jesus as the only way to be saved, rather than relying on rituals or traditions of the Catholic Church. Luther's teachings sparked the Protestant Reformation and led to the formation of new Christian denominations that emphasized salvation through faith.


What did Martin Luther believe about salvation and how did his beliefs differ from the prevailing views of his time?

Martin Luther believed that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not through good works or the authority of the church. This differed from the prevailing view of his time, which taught that salvation could be earned through good deeds and following the teachings of the church. Luther's beliefs sparked the Protestant Reformation and led to the formation of new Christian denominations.


Did Martin Luther find the society of Jesus?

Martin Luther was a priest and monk. He was excommunicated for his protest. He did not found any order in the Roman Catholic Church.Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus, now known as the Jesuits. The current Pope is the first Jesuit to become a Pope.


Who are 2 famous peopl?

Jesus Christ and Martin Luther King Jr. (Many more though)