What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s central philosophy?
My central philosophy is rooted in the transformative power of love and nonviolence, inspired deeply by Mahatma Gandhi and the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is not a passive resistance but an active, soul-force that confronts injustice without resorting to hatred or violence. In *Letter from Birmingham Jail*, I articulated how we must use both the love that seeks to redeem and the love that seeks to destroy evil. I believed that through suffering and a steadfast commitment to moral truth, we could redeem the soul of America, proving that 'injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.' This approach aimed to create a beloved community, a higher stage of human development.
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