If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Were Alive Today

If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, and saw the condition of the world what would he write about?

It is difficult to say what he would be writing about. His famous speech known as the "I Have A Dream" speech has not been a dream come true yet, but it was a starting point for people to realize that all men and women of all colors and ethnic origins should find a way to live in peace and understanding. The speech was given at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC., on August 28, 1963.

Doctor Martin Luther King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Four years later he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of peace, but the movement he was credited with leading, was not peaceful at all. There was so much brutality during that time without any recourse. When you look at the old news videos you see man's hatred towards man. Protesters were brutally beaten by the police as they were arresting them.

Are there more people today who adopt the views of Martin Luther King, Jr.? Have the boundaries of racism and prejudice been torn down like the walls in Berlin so many years ago, or have a few holes been punched in them here and there, that, thankfully, no one bothers to seal up?

We have seen the progression towards the "solid rock of brotherhood" that was spoken of by Dr. King, and it is my opinion that it is still a progression and the destination has not been fully met. I wonder if it can ever be fully met. It is not just a racial destination, but man vs. man, and man vs. woman, and all that no matter what race. There are always nations at war, and injustices being done to other people within the same race.

Disasters, such as the earthquake in Haiti, are a wake up call for all of us. Our life can be gone in an instant. What good is it to live a life a hatred, and die having served no good cause or helped your fellow man?

Over the past year and even the past month we have seen several celebrities die too soon. Even Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had his life cut too short by a assassin in 1968 at age 39. If he were still alive, I believe he would be happy to see the progression of the world towards the removal of hatred, yet saddened that we have not advanced further.

The residents of Haiti have seen their home devastated by a natural disaster. They need all the help people from all over the world can give them at this time. If all you can give are your prayers, then be sure to pray. God can work miracles, and prayers should never be saved as the last resort, but should be the first resort.

Several people have already donated large sums of money, and relief is in Haiti and more is waiting on ships. There is going to be more help needed. Disasters can happen anywhere to anyone. If you are blessed with what you have, share that blessing by helping others. If you have never taken time to help anyone in need, I urge you to do so.


While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life and struggle for racial equality was directed towards a nation, his feelings can be directed to the world. Lets join together and help a nation recover from the earthquake that devastated it.

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