I came across this great article the other day, and submit it for the perusal of all who might find it of interest. It is entitled: “Why Martin Luther King was Republican.” It was written a few years ago.
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=16500
I was unaware of this...
In Archbishop Chaput's recent book, he spoke of the courage of people like MLK, Jr. and how that is needed within the Christian Church.
I guess Martin Luther King was aware of how the first Republican president (Lincoln) had worked with African Americans and was responsible (with others) of ending slavery...