d the blacks knew that. They knew that God created everyone equal and their are some African-Americans who will fight for this. Most blacks were scared to come public and fight for their rights. There was still a lof of violence and hostility toward blacks at this time. Blacks were being hung, beaten, and brutally murdered. This put a lot of fear into the eyes of African-Americans. Some tried to fight back, but most were so strong in their religious beliefs that they knew that God did not want them to fight these problems with violence. Then came a man, Martin Luther King, Jr., who many lookes at as a desciple sent down from God. African-Americans relied on peopld such as King to fight segregation through Christian preaching. Martin Luther King, Jr. was in influential black civil leader and an ordained minister. He taught exactly what he learned from reading and studying God's word. One thing he stressed to the black community was non-violence. He told people to believe in God and stick with God becuase He is able to do anything. Many blacks blamed God because if could do anything, then why ws this happening to African-Americans. King told these people that some men are evil and they take advantage of freedom. King felt that learning from past mistakes would helpt to better mankind in the future. In other words, God can defeat the evils that happened during slavery and segregation. King fought long and hard against segregation while spreading God's word and finally won a battle. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was put into Congress and passed. This was a huge step for the African-American community. This act gave blacks the self-esteem and the equal rights that they had been waiting for. Even though this does not end hatred in America, it definitely puts a serious dent in it. Martin Luther King, Jr. touched many people, including whites, through his powerful speeches. Christianity has done many different ...
