Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Don't let anybody make you think God chose America as His divine messianic force to be a sort of policeman of the whole world.


Don't let anybody make you think God chose America as His di

Summary

This quote is a call to question the belief that America has been divinely chosen to act as a global enforcer. It emphasizes the importance of not allowing oneself to be convinced that America holds a special status in the eyes of God, with a messianic mission to police and control the world. The quote suggests that such thinking may lead to arrogance, unfair dominance, and an unbalanced exertion of power. It encourages individuals to critically analyze and challenge any notions of exceptionalism associated with their country.

By Martin Luther King, Jr.
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