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The Theology of Martin Luther King

Published: April 15, 2010, 10:52 p.m.

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The Rev. Martin Luther King is best known for his work on civil rights and for advocating non-violent resistance.\\xa0 Few people, however, know about his religious convictions and what he preached from the pulpit.

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Be Scofield a San Francisco based spiritual activist has done extensive research into King\\u2019s theology and has uncovered some surprising information about King\\u2019s beliefs beyond that of civil rights.

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Be holds a B.A. in Psychology/Philosophy from Warren Wilson College, has done graduate coursework in Postcolonial Anthropology and is currently pursuing a Master\'s of Divinity at Starr King School for the Ministry in the Unitarian Universalist tradition with an emphasis in women\\u2019s studies and counter oppression. His website God Bless the Whole World is a free online educational resource that provides tools for personal and social transformation. The site feature hundreds of videos, audio files, articles and courses on social justice, spiritual activism, counter oppression, environmentalism and self care among many others.

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Resources

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King\'s God: The Unknown Faith of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Article in Tikkun Magazine, by Be Scofield

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God Bless the Whole World\\xa0 Website

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute

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Email Be Scofield

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