IOO ~ To all my friends in the international community, the USA pays tribute to a man who saw what God wanted to teach his generation about the social ills of his day, but he was more than a social reformer. He was a man of God. So, he was able to show people something much deeper than their pain and suffering. He was able to give people a dream. That man was Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This nation was in deep unrest from hatred and bigotry; yet, there was a need for a vision ~ a vision of the Promise Land! Dr. King in spirit had gone to the top of the mountain; and, like Moses, look over and saw the a new Canaan. That dream was expressed in a speech. That speech was done at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC on August 28, 1963.
The Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon tried to bring this same dream to the entire planet in his day. Indeed, on September 18, 1976, he spoke about how one can bring a greater dream for all humanity. Both Rev. Dr. King and Rev. Dr. Moon were men of peace, freedom and unity. Both men were willing to put their lives on the line for something greater than themselves. They both were focused on the Holy Bible. They were both focused on Jesus. They were both focused on God.
Today's a day to honor Rev. Dr. King; and, next month on Feb 13, 2016 one may honor Rev. Dr. Moon; but, today belongs to Rev. Dr. King. Here's the speech that Rev. King spoke at the Lincoln Memorial. Please take time to pray for this great man of God. Rev. Moon felt he was worthy of that praise. Amen!
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