Comparing Dietrich Bonhoeffer And Martin Luther King

Dr. John Vonder Bruegge is the sort of man one may envision dressed in a plush velvet robe, seated in a giant leather chair, encompassed by shelves of ancient leather books, and snacking on cheese and crackers. A Biblical scholar by trade, and a resident of a Dutch community by consequence, Dr. Vonder Bruegge has a unique story to tell. Dr. Vonder Bruegge has wealth of knowledge with a slight pension for performance. He can be found educating throngs of his diligent Biblical pupils at Northwestern College. Dr. Vonder Bruegge is passionate about his job as an educator and a Biblical scholar, engaging his students to grapple with tough questions, even in a small Dutch community like Orange City.

Within Christian communities, enthusiasm to respond to injustice around the world with compassion continues to increase. Regrettably, well-meaning people who have good intentions but neglect to consider best practice principles are ultimately doing a disservice to the individuals and communities they intended to help. Moreover, a lack of understanding of holistic social action results in dependency and disregards the dignity of the poor. In From the Roots Up, Dr. JoAnn Butrin challenges Christians, both individually and as the larger body of Christ- the church, to respond to injustice thoughtfully and holistically. Butrin (2010) asserts:

Rauschenbusch, Walter. A Theology for the Social Gospel. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1917. 279 pp.

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential figures of the American civil rights movement. Famous for his prowess with words, King was known for writing powerful texts throughout his life. Two of his most famous compositions were his “I Have A Dream” speech and his “Letter From Birmingham Jail”. Although King uses many styles of writing effectively, his writings with pathos are the most prominent. Since “I Have A Dream” uses more pathos than “Letter From Birmingham Jail”, “I Have A Dream” is more effective at inspiring change.

should be treated. For some people their definition of how we should treat other people is that treat others how you would like to be treated. These people are the type of people who have a once and shred of dignity. For others it to crush and exploit people that they believe are less than them. They like to treat children, elderly, and the mentally disabled as animals. Once these class of people receive or inherent the tiny piece of power they want to use it for the things that will benefit them and only them. This though has been the only two choices that man has believed for nearly all of existence. Friedrich Nietzsche to the great Martin Luther King Jr. people

Thesis: Actions, beliefs, and patience are characteristics that are comparable in both the lives of Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.

Martin Luther King’s vision for Beloved community stands out as the most captivating desire for human harmony, transcending the lines of racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, and social stratification. It aims to acknowledge and respect the imago Dei, rather than objectify the human individual. It shouts for the display of justice at, both, the local and global landscapes. The call for justice i.e., social justice, dominates conversational points throughout the media, town-hall meetings, demonstrations, and Sunday sermons. There remains, however, an affiliated point of justice rarely considered. Throughout the contents of this essay, I look at the grounding of justice as it relates to God and human relations. I submit that justice – according

The Theological Declaration of Barmen written by Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonheoffer and Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter from the Birmingham jail are both very similar. Both writings detail the injustices that were occurring in the Christian community at the time these letters were written. Also, in both instances, these prominent leaders were taking stands against what they believed to be incorrect in regards to the church and it’s standpoint in times of crisis. While written at two different times of upheaval, both of these men stood firm on their beliefs and ideals for the Christian Church. However, their different worldviews and audiences lead to contrasting points among their two issues. While Martin Luther King Jr. approached everything

Martin Luther King Jr. VS. Jonathan Edwards Martin Luther King Jr.(MLK) and Jonathan Edwards were very civilized and strong preachers. Between the speech of MLK and the preaching of Edwards, there are many differences in the rhetorical devices they used.

King argues that “oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever” and when he addresses his complaints, he is dismissed as an extremist (6-7). By using comprehensive facts to refute the criticisms, logos builds King’s argument against the church leaders, and advocates for the need for a change in mindset.

Whether or not you agree with their views, both Friedrich Nietzsche and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were great, highly influential men. Their views, though radically different, impacted the world in the greatest of ways, altering history for many nations. While Nietzsche, a German philosopher from the 1800s, spoke from a materialistic point of view, believing that there is no god and that all that exists is matter, King, a civil rights activist of the 1900s, spoke from the belief in transcendence, that there is indeed a god, and that he exists in a divine realm outside of this universe. But not only do these men differ in their backgrounds and religious beliefs, they differ radically in how they believe society should function. In Nietzsche’s writings, he promoted a system that emphasizes will to power. He believed that an aristocracy was the basis for a great society. King, on the other hand, promoted a system of equality and justice. He thought all men were created equal, and that society should reflect that belief. The writings of these men have come to be studied by people everywhere. They are so influential, in fact, that one of them played an incredible role in getting our society to the point that it is today.

How do you change a mind of someone already decided against you? It takes a special kind of person to be able to persuade people to join your views and sway them from their own. Two men wrote and delivered speeches that demonstrated this special talent of persuasion. One man was real, Martin Luther King Junior and the other, Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird written by Harper Lee, was fictional. Martin Luther King Junior was a civil rights activist during the civil rights era who gave many speeches on equality of races. The speech in discussion, Martin Luther King Junior's "I Have a Dream" was just one of his many powerful and productive speeches. Atticus Finch is a fictional character in To Kill a Mockingbird whom is defended a black man in a rape case that took place in a very traditional minded town. Both men attempt to convince their respective audiences to go against what the normal tendency would be and to stand up against the improper behavior. However, out of the two men's speeches, Martin Luther King Junior provides a stronger reasoning and is overall more persuasive.

The author mentions several major incidents that served as catalyst to the uprising of activist who speak out against the aforementioned and the he challenges the church to step up and be the salt and light to the world. He highlights four biblical traits we as a church should display in the face of such circumstances.

Elegant, wise, and prolific. These are some of the few words to describe the wonderful speaking styles of Martin Luther King Jr and Atticus Finch. In Atticus’s closing argument in Tom Robinson’s case from Harper Lee’s notorious novel, To Kill a MockingBird, and Doctor Martin Luther King’s well known “I Have Dream” speech, both speakers inflict emotions, use facts, and use numerous rhetorical devices to convey their powerful arguments to the their audiences.

I have come to learn that Theology is about investigating orthodoxy so that we could speak of, worship, and know a consistent God of all things. For our investigative work, Saint Athanasius lays a beautiful concrete foundation. In On the Incarnation, he guides the gentile through their purpose, wrongdoing, and redemption, while revealing the nature of God. Athanasius outlines and fills in many theological circles and addresses several contradictions of the Christian faith by turning them around and proving God’s consistency. Building on and complementing this foundation, James Cone writes about race and oppression in his article “Who is Jesus Christ for us Today?”