411. While it is important to be able to speak out on what you believe in, it can be a dangerous practice if you're discussing a controversial issue. Do you think it's still worth it to try to right injustice? Why or why not?
412. Dr. King found an issue he believed in, equality, and he devoted his life to the cause. What is something that you strongly believe in? Do you think you'd ever be willing to talk to millions of people about it? Why or why not?
413. Multiple aspects of civil rights that Dr. King was peacefully fighting for have come true. How do you think he would feel after seeing these practices come to pass? Why?
414. What parts of everyday life would Dr. King still be fighting to change if he were alive and well today? Why would he continue the cause when so much has already been achieved?
415. Imagine that Dr. King knew that he was going to be assassinated approximately 24 hours before it happened. Do you think he still would have continued to speak? Would he have done something differently to wrap up his life? Why?
416. How do you think the modern age of technology has changed the way that people can speak about what they believe in? Has it changed for the better or the worse and why?
417. Imagine that you had a family member with a completely different belief from you. How would the two of you peacefully resolve the issue? Why might it be better to use kindness instead of anger to deal with the conflict?
418. While Dr. King talked about non-violent methods of dealing with inequality, other speakers at the time, like Malcolm X, were more willing to resort to violence. Why do you think other speakers weren't willing to go along with Dr. King on a more peaceful path? What issues might come up in using violence that wouldn't result from using compassion? Why?
419. Do you think equality is important in areas like the workplace, marriage, and in education? Why or why not?
420. Who are some book, television, and movie characters that remind you of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? What are some ways in which they are similar and what are ways in which they are different? Who would you rather have on your side in a conflict and why?
Written by Bryan Cohen
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