Letter From Birmingham Jail

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What does Martin Luther King Jr. believe about breaking unjust laws?

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If a law is deemed unjust, then it must be broken.

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How should resentment and frustration over racism be channeled according to MLK?

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Non-violent direct action.

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What persuasive technique does Dr. King use when discussing a child's question about racism?

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Pathos.

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What counterargument does Dr. King present to the advice to wait for change?

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African Americans already have waited for more than 340 years.

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How should someone break an unjust law according to MLK?

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Openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty.

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What is the main purpose of the 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'?

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To defend the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism.

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What does MLK mean by 'nonviolent direct action'?

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A peaceful way to confront injustice and create tension that forces negotiation.

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What role does 'justice' play in MLK's philosophy?

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Justice is a moral imperative that must be pursued actively.

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How does MLK define 'just' and 'unjust' laws?

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Just laws align with moral law; unjust laws are out of harmony with moral law.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'wait' in the context of MLK's letter?

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It represents the false promise of gradual change and the urgency for immediate action.