More Than a Dreamer

"Early mourning, April 4th
Shots rang out in the Memphis sky
'Free at Last' they took your life
They could not take your pride" - U2 "Pride"

After a trip to one of the top Memphis must see tourist spots -the National Civil Rights Museum-the life and death of one of the most important Americans is on my mind.
I am ashamed that a country that prides itself on freedom and the pursuit of happiness treated minorities with such a blind eye to the freedom in the constitution and supposed unfailing democracy. The lack of Christianity was also disappointing to say the least.
It was good to observe throughout the tour people willing to stand up for what is right. Martin Luther King, Jr. being one of the most impressive. He dedicated his life as a preacher of the gospel to sound out against the oppression and unfair treatment of minorities.
Not only should he be observed as a great leader against discrimination, Christians should respect him for the way he rebelled against the societal norms to live like a Christian ought to live.
He defied the societal norms and truly did not conform to this world. His fight against discrimination is a great Christian example of standing up for what is right in a world that is wrong.
His "I have a dream" speech is one of the most inspiring speeches I have ever read or heard. If you have not experienced it click here: I Have a Dream

MLK Jr. was definitely more than a dreamer. He was a great leader and more importantly, a great Christian.