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"The bombs in Vietnam explode at home; they destroy the hopes and possibilities for a decent America." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this, our overly violent world, it is so appropriate that on this day of remembrance that we do not allow ourselves to have selective memory regarding the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s principles and teachings. Dr. King was against violence. He actively protested, marched for peace, and spoke out against war.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.... The chain reaction of evil -- hate begetting hate, wars producing more wars -- must be broken, or we shall be plunged into the dark abyss of annihilation." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
His guiding principles were influenced by Thoreau, Gandhi, and, ultimately, Jesus who said, "Love your enemies." Dr. King's message was non-violence - and reconciliation, always.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in peace and the power of love.
"Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind. The world must hear this. I pray to God that America will hear this before it is too late, because today we’re fighting a war. I am convinced that it is one of the most unjust wars that has ever been fought in the history of the world. Our involvement in the war in Vietnam has torn up the Geneva Accord. It has strengthened the military-industrial complex; it has strengthened the forces of reaction in our nation." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In our struggle for peace and justice, Dr. King recommended that we combine the toughness of the serpent and the softness of the dove. He asked that we maintain tough minds but always temper these with tender hearts for all of our fellow human beings.
"World peace through nonviolent means is neither absurd nor unattainable. All other methods have failed. Thus we must begin anew. Nonviolence is a good starting point. Those of us who believe in this method can be voices of reason, sanity, and understanding amid the voices of violence, hatred, and emotion. We can very well set a mood of peace out of which a system of peace can be built." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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