Bishop honors memory, vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Bishop W. Shawn McKnight issued the following statement Jan. 20 for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to overcoming social divisions through nonviolence and love.

In a fractured world, Dr. King’s message is still timeless as ever. As he wrote in his Letter from Birmingham Jail: “we are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”

Dr. King taught us that the path to true peace lies in justice, and the path to justice is paved with love and understanding.

As we commemorate his life and work, let us recommit ourselves to building bridges of unity and tearing down walls of hatred and prejudice.

May Dr. King’s dream inspire us to continue striving for a society rooted in justice, peace and the dignity of every person.

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