One of the best-known proponents of civil disobedience (refusal to obey civil laws or decrees), Martin Luther King, Jr., advocated nonviolent protest in the fight for civil rights. He was not, however, the first person to set forth the basic tenets of civil disobedience. Who was? please send link you found answer too.
2007-01-15 08:00:22 · 4 answers · asked by crickeymate93 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Henry David Thoreau http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_David_Thoreau
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2007-01-15 08:05:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ, Thoreau, Gandhi
Edited to add: I guess Jesus really advocated nonviolent resistance rather than civil disobedience. He influenced Thoreau, Gandhi, and Rev. King as well I am sure.
From Matthew 5, NIV
An Eye for an Eye
38"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'[g] 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
Love for Enemies
43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[h] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[i] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Thoreau --Civil Disobedience.
Gandhi -- Watch the movie
2007-01-15 08:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by rcpeabody1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gandhi was the first. MLK has refered to Ghandi in interviews as an inspiration for his method. It was a different time and obviously they did it differently, but the overall method and message was the same.
2007-01-15 08:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by SIVA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting "civil disobedience" in a search engine - I think you'll have your answer.
2007-01-15 08:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋