Compare and contrast the religious messages of evangelist Billy Graham and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of American religious history. What aspects of those messages do you think still resonate today?

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Nadia Dyer

19 January, 19:00

Compare and contrast the religious messages of evangelist Billy Graham and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of American religious history. What aspects of those messages do you think still resonate today?

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Racism and Civil Rights

"There is no excuse, ever, for bigotry and intolerance and prejudice," Graham.

Explanation:

Comparison - Both King and Graham preached about Civil Rights.

Contrast - Graham was a pacific influence, while

MLK was considered a devoted Activist.

King congratulates Graham on his successful New York crusade

"I am deeply grateful to you for the stand which you have taken in the area of race relations"

Graham's efforts on race did make some difference

His sermons told crowds outright, against segregation, but he also believed his first duty was to appeal to as many people as possible,"