He (Jesus) knew that the old eye-for-eye philosophy would leave everyone blind. He did not seek to overcome … - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Before a secret is told, one can often feel the weight of it in the atmosphere.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

He (Jesus) knew that the old eye-for-eye philosophy would leave everyone blind. He did not seek to overcome evil with evil. He overcame evil with good. Although crucified by hate, he responded with aggressive love.

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