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Is the Christian Church Broadening Horizons, Challenging the Status Quo, and Breaking Mores? (848 hits)

I just revisited an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s book "Stride Toward Freedom". In this book, Dr. King wrote:

"It has always been the responsibility of the church to broaden hoizons, challenge the status quo, and break the mores when necessary. The task of conquering segregation is an inescapable MUST confronting the church today" (A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., p. 478).

I submit to you that even though American society is integrated physically, it continues to be segregated mentally. How does one explain the difference of opinion between Blacks and Whites regarding the Obama Affect. More Blacks than Whites reportedly feel the Obama presidency will have a positive impact on the society at large.

What do you think? I look forward to reading your responses.

Posted By: J. A. Faulkerson
Monday, January 26th 2009 at 10:53AM
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I think Obama's presidency has already had a positive effect. He is an intelligent person who has shown so far that he is a strategic thinker. He is willing and unafraid to ask for help from those with more experience than him. People like that tend to be more successful in reaching out to all sorts of people and in achieving their goals. I think whatever happens next, Obama has already made people look beyond race but at his character. That in it's self is very important in breaking barriers and in time people will be judged on their person not their race. That can only be a good thing. It will take time and there will be hiccups but I'm positive of the future of race relations.
Wednesday, January 28th 2009 at 6:44AM
Janine Dube