Raised in a deeply religious household from "summary" of The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Clayborne Carson
As a child, Martin Luther King Jr. was brought up in an environment deeply rooted in the teachings of Christianity. His parents, Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King, were devout Christians who instilled in their children the values of faith, love, and compassion. Growing up in a religious household meant that King was surrounded by prayers, hymns, and Bible readings from a young age. The teachings of Christianity played a significant role in shaping King's worldview and guiding his moral compass. He was taught to love thy neighbor, to turn the other cheek, and to strive for justice and equality for all. These principles would later become the foundation of his work as a civil rights leader. King's upbring...
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