Prompt: Martin Luther King Jr. often aligns himself with biblical characters and events. Question: With whom does he align himself in the
following passage and how does this association strengthen his claim that he does not mind being called an extremist?

Passage: But though I was initially disappointed at being categorized as an extremist, as I continued to think about the matter
I gradually gained a measure of satisfaction from the label. Was not
Jesus an extremist for love: "Love your enemies, bless them that curse
you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you." Jesus Christ, was an
extremist for love, truth and goodness, and thereby rose above his
environment.

Directions for response: Respond in three to five complete sentences. (10 points) Rubric: Answer gives a thoughtful response to prompt (1-5); Answer is written in
at least three complete grammatically correct sentences. (1-5)
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