Should Christians Revere Martin Luther King Jr.?

Not only is this question controversial (which it should not be) in societal circles, but this has become taboo in faith-based communities as well. This is a big mistake. Christians are obsessed with the search for the ultimate truth (or they should be). This is especially important regarding man-made worship.

There are many questions surrounding the personal choices of MLK. Moreover, his theology is suspect, to say the least. If correct here are just some conclusions wise Christians could surmise about MLK Jr.:

• He was a serial adulterer
• He participated in orgies
• He was a voyeur during a rape in one of those orgies
• He was sympathetic to the communist party
• He enjoined socialist ideologies
• He had unorthodox soteriology
• He had unorthodox Christology

An Exhaustive Study of the Life of MLK is a book by David J. Garrow. It does show the great theological conviction that MLK had at various parts of his activism. There is no doubt that unlike the race hucksters of today like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, MLK took his faith seriously and was driven and convicted by it. I suggest the read:

There is more but just on these facts alone, the legacy of MLK should be suspect, at best, and reconceptualized in our homes and churches. Humanity has a man-centered focus and has since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden. Throughout history, time after time, nation after nation, has proven this to be correct. When possible, man will choose the worship of other humans over God-centered worship. Nowhere is this more alive than in Modern America, especially in the media, entertainment industry, and politics. Christians need to safeguard themselves from falling into this trepidation.

The following is an interesting conversation between Charlie Kirk (Turning Point) and Jason Whitlock (The Blaze) discussing the issue. It is longer than most of the videos we recommend but this is worth the watch. It is an invitation to engage this topic with boldness and truth. Should Christians revere Martin Luther King Jr., and if so…why?

Charlie Kirk’s MLK, Civil Rights Controversy Should Spark a Conversation:

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The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day, he rose again.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.