Peacemaking is an extended realm of existence that is just as significant as breathing air. We must recognize the defeat of violence and aggression, and construct a will so great that it becomes a destiny to battle such threats. Peacemaking is a concept that can be adapted by groups of people or one particular individual (Myers, 2005). I believe that within all people lies a greatness waiting to be unearthed to entice a movement of change in an otherwise corrupted cycle of injustice. One such historical person brought this greatness to life.
The incomparable Martin Luther King, Jr. was a person of our time that enraptured peacemaking beyond all leaps and bounds. It can surely be said that this man was one of the most caring, passionate, intelligent individuals alive in history. He put himself aside for the aid of humanity and displayed true honorary characteristics.
American history has had more than numerous shameful times. The ignominy of hateful prejudice became such a disease in our past that it paralyzed the unity and succession of generations. When this kind of attitude is spread along with the selfish pursuits of individuals, it can be lethal to the good of man. Martin Luther King, Jr. rose to the occasion and demanded respect and acknowledgement as an African American male and as a human being. His focus was on desegregation and rights for people that have been so horridly abused civilly and otherwise in our nation. Because of the flawless demeanor he possessed, along with his peaceful ways of communication, Martin Luther King, Jr. became a brightly lit candle in a time of true darkness.
Martin Luther King, Jr. paved the way for people to not only accept other races and nationalities, but to regard these differences as unique and necessary for a nation to grow and succeed. How can anyone ignore the traces of evil acts that were committed upon others? Unimaginable afflictions that were forced upon African Americans surely gave them every right as a group to lash out and disgrace those that acted against them in such heinous ways. Yet, Martin Luther King, Jr. was able to blend together the many rough barriers that were evident between whites and blacks and promote a fresh start. To be able to do that was a feat unlike any other in historical times.
Our country is becoming greater because of this man's tenacity to sacrifice himself for the whispers of future generations. Desegregation was slowly showing progress after his many difficult endeavors, and today we acknowledge the scientific proof that "school desegregation has produced measurable benefits (Myers, 2005, pg. 539)". What a cry of joy to realize that indeed one person, solely, on their own accord can dramatically change the rest of the world for the better and annihilate a perpetual black plague upon the workings of our history.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a true peacemaker. His soul still shadows the injustices we face today, and his core ideals live on, echoing in daily life as human beings carefully move forward with one another. His passion for justice through peaceful means is beyond inspirational and his principles remain the imperative foundation of the human heart.
References
Myers, D. (2005) Social Psychology (8th edition). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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