Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

If I had to baptize a Jew, I would take him to the bridge of the Elbe, hang a stone around his neck and push him over with the words I baptize thee in the name of Abraham

If I had to baptize a Jew, I would take him to the bridge of

Summary

This quote reflects a deeply prejudiced and anti-Semitic viewpoint, promoting violence and discrimination against Jews. The speaker is suggesting that baptizing a Jew involves a cruel act of drowning them as a way to forcibly convert them to Christianity. Such a statement is offensive and promotes hatred rather than understanding and respect among different religious and cultural backgrounds. It highlights the importance of promoting tolerance, empathy, and equality, and rejecting discrimination in all its forms.

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By Martin Luther King Jr.

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