Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Yes, I see the Church as the body of Christ. But, oh! How we have blemished and scarred that body through social neglect and through fear of being nonconformists.

Yes, I see the Church as the body of Christ. But, oh! How we

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they view the Church as the embodiment of Christ. However, they express disappointment at how this "body" has been damaged and defaced by the Church's negligence towards social issues and its fear of embracing nonconformity. The quote highlights the speaker's concern about the Church's failure to live up to its true purpose and essence, suggesting that it should be actively addressing social injustices and confidently standing against societal norms when necessary.

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By Martin Luther King, Jr.

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