webfact Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Martin Luther King's daughter says 'God can triumph over Trump' By Rich McKay and Alex Besant REUTERS Dr. Bernice King speaks during the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Tami Chappell ATLANTA/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Martin Luther King's daughter said on Monday that "God can triumph over Trump," but the slain civil rights leader's son struck a conciliatory tone after meeting with the president-elect on the U.S. holiday that honors their father. The comments by the children of King, who championed racial justice until he was assassinated in 1968 at the age of 39, punctuated an imbroglio involving Donald Trump and African-American congressman John Lewis that broke out over the weekend. The dispute started when Lewis, 76, a contemporary of King's who endured beatings and jail time in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, said in a televised interview that he saw Trump's election as illegitimate because of Russian interference in the campaign. That drew a scornful response from Trump. Bernice King, King's youngest daughter, told a gathering at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta not to give up hope and "Don't be afraid of who sits in the White House." "God can triumph over Trump," she said, drawing a standing ovation, one of several times she was interrupted by thunderous applause. The service at the church where King once preached takes place every year on Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday honoring his life. This year the holiday fell days before Barack Obama ends his second term as the country's first African-American president. Trump takes the oath of office as his successor on Friday. Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent part of their last MLK Day in office helping paint a mural in the "community room" of a Washington shelter, to which they donated a play set used by their daughters when they arrived at the White House in 2009. Trump, who won only 8 percent of the black vote, offered praise for King in a Twitter post on Monday, a few hours before meeting King's oldest son, Martin Luther King III, at his Trump Tower offices in New York. "Celebrate Martin Luther King Day and all of the many wonderful things that he stood for. Honor him for being the great man that he was!" Trump tweeted. Trump and King III emerged from an elevator together, shaking hands. Trump said goodbye to King, then returned to the elevator without answering questions. King said they had a constructive meeting to discuss how to improve the U.S. voting system, which King considers broken, but he skirted questions about whether he was offended by Trump's comments on Lewis. "First of all I think that in the heat of emotion a lot of things get said on both sides. I think at some point I bridge-build. The goal is to bring America together," King told reporters. Lewis did not mention Trump in a speech in Miami about the civil rights struggle to honor King, who would have turned 88 on Sunday, but he urged young black Americans to consider voting a "sacred" act. "We all must become participants in the democratic process. When you get old enough to register to vote, go and register and vote," Lewis said in a half-hour address. Gunfire during Miami holiday festivities wounded eight people ages 11 to 30 at Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park, police said. Two people were detained and two weapons seized, and the cause of the shooting is under investigation. RUSSIAN MEDDLING The Trump-Lewis exchange began when Lewis told NBC News in segments of an interview released on Friday that he would not attend Trump's inauguration in part because "I don't see this president-elect as a legitimate president." He referred to the findings of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia used hacking and other methods to try to help Trump, a Republican, defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton in the Nov. 8 election. Trump was withering in his response the following day, saying in tweets that Lewis, a revered figure who risked his life for civil rights, was "All talk, talk, talk - no action or results." While many Democrats and Republicans said they disagreed with Lewis, they also questioned Trump's decision to denigrate an African-American political leader of Lewis' stature, especially over the Martin Luther King Jr weekend. Civil rights leaders have also opposed Trump's nominee for U.S. attorney general, Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, who was denied a federal judgeship in 1986 after allegations that he was racist and harbored sympathies toward the Ku Klux Klan, a violent white supremacist organization. The Senate Judiciary Committee has received letters from 400 civil rights organizations opposing his confirmation to the country's top law enforcement post, Democratic Senator Dianne Weinstein has said. Sessions strongly denied that he is a racist during his confirmation hearing in the Senate last week. (Reporting by Rich McKay in Atlanta and Alex Besant in New York; Additional reporting by Doina Chiacu and Jeff Mason in Washington; Writing by Daniel Trotta; Editing by Alan Crosby and Cynthia Osterman) -- © Copyright Reuters 2017-01-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Since "God" is the main character in bronze- age fairy- tale, I guess, we have to take matters in our own hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) How many voted for "god"? Ridiculous statement. Fairy Tales indeed. Besides. it can't matter as the US Constitution is secular in nature and therefore has no official religion. Edited January 17, 2017 by Wiggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aachen Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Wiggy said: Besides. it can't matter as the US Constitution is secular in nature and therefore has no official religion. "In God we trust!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Aachen said: "In God we trust!" You could also say, "In Imaginary Friends we trust", as it would be just as meaningless. There is no state church and no state religion. IIRC the constitution says, "We the people...." and not, "by the grace of God." Anyway, it's all personal belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Trump was elected.....people can say what they want!! Ain't gonna change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Wiggy said: How many voted for "god"? Ridiculous statement. Fairy Tales indeed. Besides. it can't matter as the US Constitution is secular in nature and therefore has no official religion. Unless worship of the dollar and the double cheeseburger (supersize) can be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Aachen said: "In God we trust!" On US- money since the late 50's, if I am not mistaken! It hasn't been there forever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 If there is a god it obviously wanted Trump cos he got elected, where was god when MLK got shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guest Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Why do they always bring religion into the equation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 44 minutes ago, the guest said: Why do they always bring religion into the equation? Because they think it adds weight to their opinion and helps make it seem more legitimate. And because they like to think they know what God thinks. All these believers in God, Allah, Yahwey or whatever. They all believe that whatever they think is right. Surprised no ones called for Trump to be struck down so Hilary can claim her rightful position yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenKadz Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 You want to make God laugh? Tell him about Your Plans for the Future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdkane Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 The entire family is a disgrace to society...they run what is basically a shakedown organization that pulls in millions...and every government funded tribute to the "Dr." must pay royalties to the family, just like you would if you played a Black Sabbath song...they make millions and line their pockets...just such an embarrassment to the USA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Khomdee Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 God makes Kings and Presidents...it's up to Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 7 hours ago, the guest said: Why do they always bring religion into the equation? Probably because her father - Martin Luther King - was a preacher and she was speaking in a church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Is this the same God that did not save 6 million Jews ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 22 hours ago, webfact said: Martin Luther King's daughter says 'God can triumph over Trump' Is He going to multi-task, or is His other big project giving AIDS to babies in Africa already completed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 18 hours ago, DM07 said: On US- money since the late 50's, if I am not mistaken! It hasn't been there forever! In 1864 the inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" was first inscribed on the two cent coin after the Act of 1862 by US Congress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 17 minutes ago, sanukjim said: In 1864 the inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" was first inscribed on the two cent coin after the Act of 1862 by US Congress. On Paper- currency since 1957...so I guess, we are both right...somehow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Now that Obama is going are we going to get Masonic symbols back on the dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, the guest said: Why do they always bring religion into the equation? Because they can't find an answer that is based on any kind of logic or facts in the real world. Edited January 18, 2017 by overherebc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, Ken Khomdee said: God makes Kings and Presidents...it's up to Him. My father lost his leg in an accident when he was 31/32. When he died in his late 70's and arrived in this so called heaven was his leg waiting for him at the gate or whatever? PS. How do you know this god is a he or a she or maybe 50/50 and a shim? Edited January 18, 2017 by overherebc Add PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 god... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surangw Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 a god interferes with petty issues ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 9 hours ago, overherebc said: My father lost his leg in an accident when he was 31/32. When he died in his late 70's and arrived in this so called heaven was his leg waiting for him at the gate or whatever? PS. How do you know this god is a he or a she or maybe 50/50 and a shim? IT is non-existent...if not, why doesn't any god ever heal an amputee or limbless person? God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, surangw said: a god interferes with petty issues ? To a god ALL human issues would be petty. Way less than a micro-speck of dust is to us. Human perceived "major" issues would be meaningless to an all powerful creator of the universe. The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike. There are no gods, no devil's...only the natural world and those lucky enough to have evolved and survived in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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