My mother is very religious. She's one of those old ladies that spends her life in the church. She just prays and prays, day and night. We have a very different idea of what religion is. She doesn't understand what my work is about, why I want to make changes in the way we live. She thinks we should be thankful for the little we have and leave well enough alone. I suppose she thinks that if she prays enough, God will come down from the sky with a plate of beans for her to eat. But I don't think that God say, 'Go to church and pray all day and everything will be fine.' No. For me God says, 'Go out and make the changes that need to be made, and I'll be there to help you.' [p. 30].Elvia Alvarado
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The quote above is taken from the memoir of Martin Luther King, Jr. While he was still in his early twenties, King had already begun to question the teachings of his church. However, despite his doubts, despite the fact that he did not believe in what his church taught, he went on to become one of the most influential figures in American history.
Source: Dont Be Afraid, Gringo
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