Dear Mr. King,

I undoubtedly found your speech “I Have A Dream” one of true inspiration, however, what I found most powerful and intriguing was your religious allusion. Your knowledge and/or familiarity in the realm of politics was a strong factor in proving that you were a proud American but you also went the extra mile in making reference to religion, particularly the Bible. In your speech you reiterated the famous words “I Have A Dream” and you made it a point to incorporate this thought provoking statement, “All men are created equal” (406). In using the word “created” you were in essence helping many to see that there is a Creator. You also stated the expression “Glory of the Lord” and referred to everyone as “Children of God” (407). The point being that whatever our diverse make-up we all originate from the same Creator. This was a powerful approach because many who would hear your speech were those from the south where racism was prevalent. People from the south also highly esteemed the bible and as a result should had known better than to judge one’s skin color.

Your Letter from Birmingham Jail was a testament of your bravery and determination. Despite the harsh conditions of prison, you remained intent in reaching many hearts by means of religious allusion. Since you continued to allude to the bible I learned that you are a man of concrete faith. I appreciated your use of the biblical example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego who were willing to stand up for what was right despite the consequences of being thrown to the lion’s (3). Similarly, you were exemplary in standing up for what was right no matter the consequences.