I Wonder What Dr. King Would Think Today

I often wonder, particularly in election years like the one we’ve just experienced, what the men and women, who molded our country, would think of it today.  Would they be shocked at what they see?  Would they be proud of our great nation or disappointed in it?  As we celebrate one of the most significant men in our country’s history, particularly this past century, I wonder today what he would think of where we are today.  No doubt our country has improved greatly since Dr. King uttered those now famous words “I have a dream!” over 50 years ago, but would he be satisfied with the progress?  As I listen to that speech this morning, I am once again amazed by this man who lived out the conviction of his heart. While I’d encourage you to take half an hour today and listen to the whole speech (or really any of his speeches for that matter), I thought I’d give you a little teaser here (these statements pretty much sum up everything you need to know about MLK):

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'"

"In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. Again and again, we must rise to the majestic heights of meeting physical force with soul force."

 "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

Happy birthday Dr. King and thanks for your impact!