Letter from Birmingham Jail

What is king's purpose in writing the letter?

that he believes the Birmingham clergymen who think his protests are a mistake are basically good- but misguided- men

Why did king decide to protest in Birmingham?

because it was the most raciest city in the south

What does he believe about injustice in Birmingham?

that injustice is a threat to just everywhere

What does he think about one person being hurt due to racial injustice?

that everyone is affected

What does he say about the types of laws that he will obey?

he will obey just and fair laws and that he will disobey unjust laws

what type of nonviolent actions does he espouse?

marches, sit-ins, and boycotts as form of disobedience

What is the non-violent actions meant to cause?

tension in the community so that change will occur

What do clergymen want him to do

to wait

Why does King not want to wait?

because american blacks have already waiting 340 years for racial equality

Where does king also point out that independence is being obtained?

africa and latin america

why does king allude to early christians?

because they were not afraid to disobey Rome's unjust laws

Why does King allude to Paul Tillich's opinion that sin is separation?

to prove his argument against segregation