#180 The Truth About MLK: Deconstructing the Myth pt. 1

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This is a conversation dissecting one aspect of the MLK narrative that we need to be willing to properly analyze. Who was MLK? Is he an American hero to be celebrated? Does he value what you value?
Who was he as a black American? Did he fight for values of black Americans? Who was he as a 'Christian'? Was he even a biblical Christian? This conversation gets pushed to the back of the bus (pun intended) far too often and it doesn't force us to confront a very, prolific name in American history. Even more - because of our silence, the tradition of his conjecture, oration and false theology continues to entrap many Americans in the most dangerous snare ever.
Links Below:
1. Virgil Walker on MLK:
https://g3min.org/the-truth-behind-mlks-social-gospel/
2. An MLK Scholar Discovers the Truth:
https://theconversation.com/im-an-mlk-scholar-and-ill-never-be-able-to-view-king-in-the-same-light-118015
3. Chad O. Jackson Partial Doc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3xYwOwOBJs&t=1696s
4. The Successful Long March Through the Institutions:
https://americanvision.org/posts/the-successful-long-march-through-the-institutions/
5. V. Lenin's "What is To Be Done":
https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1901/witbd/iii.htm

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#180 The Truth About MLK: Deconstructing the Myth pt. 1

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We're joined again by Alissa Hollander who shares some stories we can all relate to: having tough conversations about faith with those who vehemently disagree. As a lover of apologetics, Alissa wanted the opportunity to share her beliefs amidst tense disagreement but wasn't prepared for all of the tension that may come with the territory. Listen in as she shares how God has pruned her though the toughest of conversations that may have led to the most surprising results! Support the show Please FILL OUT THIS SURVEY Hosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Website: www.blackandblurred.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurred Paypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurred YouTube: Black and Blurred Podcast IG: @BlackandBlurredPodcast X: @Blurred_Podcast…

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SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. This is our first episode discussing the President elect, Donald J. Trump. Unfortunately, things seem to be going the exact way it went 8 years ago. We don't know if we have it in us to do the conservative apologetics that we did 4 years ago around the beginning of our podcast. What does a Christian have to do with politics? It is a good thing to vote based on (biblical) convictions. However, there is no human that can thwart the plans of God and it is necessary to remember this. Trump, in his first 100 days has made ultra conservative moves and has dialed back the sexual revolutions indoctrinating schemes within government. We're rejoicing over this. But what about things like USAID and other Government cutbacks? Whey are so many people upset and burning with anger over this? We've received messages about MLK and about Trump...here is our response. **Note: Elijah rebuked the ba'al prophets. Brandon misspoke** Learn More about USAID 1. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sesame-street-iraq-usaids-wasteful-dangerous-spending-exposed-senator 2. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vipers-nest-usaid-accused-corruption-mismanagement-long-before-trump-admin-took-aim Long March Through the Institutions https://americanvision.org/posts/the-successful-long-march-through-the-institutions/ Family Worship Guide https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/family-worship-bible-guide-hardcover.html Support the show Please FILL OUT THIS SURVEY Hosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Website: www.blackandblurred.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurred Paypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurred YouTube: Black and Blurred Podcast IG: @BlackandBlurredPodcast X: @Blurred_Podcast…

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#181 The Truth About MLK: The King Has No Clothes part 2 1:13:27

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