 “Of course, there is nothing new about this kind of civil disobedience. It was seen sublimely in the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to obey the laws of Nebuchadnezzar because a higher moral law was involved. It was practiced superbly by the early Christians who were willing to face hungry lions and the excruciating pain of chopping blocks, before submitting to certain unjust laws of the Roman empire.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) Letter from Birmingham Jail (April 1963) - US civil rights leader, orator, clergyman, youngest to receive Nobel Peace Prize 1964.  Email this quote to a friend!If there is an error in this quote please let us know.
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