Comments on: Mp3 – Martin Luther King Jr. At Southern Seminary in 1961

By: MatthewHall.net » Blog Archive » Southern Baptists, MLK, and Kentucky Civil Rights

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:49:58 +0000

[...] Kummer, a student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, has posted audio of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1961 address at the seminary. A recording of the address is contained in the King Papers (at Stanford), but to my knowledge this [...]

By: Racism, Christianity, and America | Said At Southern Seminary

Racism, Christianity, and America | Said At Southern Seminary — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:17:23 +0000

[...] Mp3 – Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking At Southern Seminary in 1961 by Said at Southern [...]

By: Dr BLT

Dr BLT — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:26:52 +0000

Thanks. Great blog post!
Here’s a little something to get you celebrating about MLK and his legacy. It’s a song that pays tribute to Martin Luther King, from my forthcoming CD, Dr BLTributes:

It Only Hurts When I Cry
Dr BLT
words and music by Dr BLT copyright 2008
http://www.drblt.net/music/ItOnlyDemo2.mp3

Stay Tuned at:
http://www.drblt.net

By: Excerpt from MLK at Southern Seminary « Kingdom People

Excerpt from MLK at Southern Seminary « Kingdom People — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:27:20 +0000

[...] – Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at Southern Seminary, 1961 (Hear audio) [...]

By: Are we there yet? « Canhead

Are we there yet? « Canhead — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:36:53 +0000

[...] Said At Southern Podcast has clips from MLK’s speech at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary on April 19, 1961, early in his civil rights mission. [...]

By: Rhology

Rhology — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:03:58 +0000

Sadly, a coworker of mine I overheard talking on the cell to someone, said “Monday we get a day off! I don’t know what it’s for, but oh well!”

[sigh]

By: johnMark

johnMark — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:28:27 +0000

After re-thinking my question I wanted to share where I come from on this issue. So no one gets the wrong idea I was not advocating a sermon with the goal of focusing on and discrediting MLK’s theology. See, I had no idea about his theology. I just thought that he was a great man of God since that’s what I was told. So about two years ago I decided I wanted to read a bit about MLK’s positions to get some background and understanding. Imagine my surprise when I learned that he denied the virgin birth, resurrection and deity of Christ. I was pretty let down! These are hardly simple theological disagreements, but denials of the faith. Maybe in part my question comes up since today questions arise about the Christianity, or at the very least, the methods employed by Emergents to Rick Warren all the way to cartoons!

I,however, do understand that King’s theology is hardly ever what is in view when discussing him and his work. This is similar to the answer I got when I emailed Lifeway a few years ago about TD Jakes. I was curious what they’d say given his Modalism. I was basically told that Jakes’ books were teaching theology so it wasn’t really a big deal. That said, I do understand these are different men, different issues and different times.

I’ve lived in the South 95% of my life and there are certainly sensitive cultural issues to be aware of. I’ve experienced racism on the job and in the masonic lodge when I was a mason. I do appreciate the input and thoughtfulness on this touchy subject. Maybe I should have asked how should the church present MLK when speaking of Civil Rights or whatever topic may be applicable. Or maybe I shouldn’t have asked anything.

I do have more to ask though. Does anyones church have plans to celebrate, observe, honor, etc. MLK and/or his holiday? If so, how?

Mark

By: G F McDowell

G F McDowell — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:04:02 +0000

His voice sounded huskier than I had ever imagined at the beginning. I almost didn’t believe it was him. He became recognizable as he warmed up; all the same, he sounded like a tired man.

So, the question everybody is afraid to ask (I’m good at asking those) Was Dr. King only invited to Southern because it was in the control of the liberals? Would he have been invited by the inerrantists of that day? Or were there still too many white sheets hanging in the closets of the deacon boards of SBC churches in 1961?

By: Rhology

Rhology — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:23:37 +0000

Very true.
Especially not Dr. King as saint… But one could argue that he has been canonised by the American public. Anyway…

By: Tony Kummer

Tony Kummer — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:21:08 +0000

To quote myself:

While it has become fashionable to find fault with his personal life and theological positions, there is much to appreciate in King’s prophetic voice.

MLK is not running for president and Baptists have never believed in saints.

By: Baptist Buzz Backlog 1/14/08 | SBC Voices

Baptist Buzz Backlog 1/14/08 | SBC Voices — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:17:04 +0000

[...] Mp3 – Martin Luther King Jr. At Southern Seminary… [...]

By: Rhology

Rhology — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:27:15 +0000

JM's question is quite germane, especially given MLK's heretical views on a variety of topics. Reading that link makes me sad; I like a real-life hero as much as the next guy, and his work in civil rights certainly qualifies him! But his heresy and philandering make me feel icky. So JM, I guess we'd say that he was a false teacher whom God used in spite of himself to accomplish some great things in the USA. Thanks be to God for His originality and generosity!

By: Tony Kummer

Tony Kummer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:07:00 +0000

Cassette tape player to 1/8 headphone jack, then into my laptops 1/8 microphone input, then into Audacity (free software), then export to MP3.

This was my first Cassette to Mp3 conversion, I have a few more in mind if I can clear copyrights.

By: johnMark

johnMark — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:20:45 +0000

Tony,

I certainly appreciate the work MLK has done in the civil rights movement. It is to be commended and celebrated.

My questions are how should we Christians present him inside the church? And also how should the church present him to the world in light of Christianity?

Thanks,

Mark

By: RonK

RonK — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:20:40 +0000

Tony,

Thanks for the Podcast.

I also want to echo Adam’s question. I am interested in a relatively inexpensive way to convert hard audio into digital. I can give you my email if that woudl be a better forum.

Thanks again.