How can conflict be resolved without violence?
Read the Statement from the Alabama Clergymen. This document is an actual statement written by Alabama clergymen and directed to Dr. King. What does the letter tell us about the events in Birmingham from the perspective of the the authors? What can we learn from this?
Read "Letter from Birmingham Jail." As you read, think about the following:
Read "Letter from Birmingham Jail." As you read, think about the following:
- What are the injustices Dr. King speaks of?
- What different forms of response to injustice does Dr. King discuss?
- What different emotions does Dr. King reveal?
- What emotions doe readers feel?
- What examples of violence does he share?
- What does he belief is the "truth:?
- What is the purpose of the letter?
- Who is the audience(s) of this letter?
- According to Dr. King, is it every appropriate to break an unjust law?
Is there such a thing as an unjust law in a democracy? Under what conditions might it be necessary for a democratic citizen to break an unjust law?