The principles of two human rights leaders--The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Everyone Can Be Great" Event at the Church of Scientology Harlem.
February 3, 2005 (Press Release) --
After a refresher on why the Rev. Dr. King's work remains so important for us, a group of children from five to seventeen, compared what he taught to the internationally acclaimed booklet, "The Way to Happiness", which provides a universal moral code based on mutual respect and survival. The booklet, written by the philosopher who founded the Scientology Church, has been translated into 80 languages, contains 21 separate precepts for living a happy life.
Each of the children chose a precept and related it to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s principles of "service and greatness".
Brittany chose the precept, "Set a Good Example" and wrote that "MLK set a good example when he organized peaceful demonstrations and protests against segregation and when he delivered his speech 'I Have a Dream'. He wanted to be an example for people to follow.
Charlie wrote than "MLK wanted everyone to be able to 'Flourish and Prosper', as Mr. Hubbard put it. He attempted to and succeeded in changing laws that prevented African-Americans from the opportunities to flourish and prosper. Dr. King maintained his focus on equal rights despite other people saying he would not succeed and other people threatening his family and friends. Dr. King flourished and prospered, too. He received the Nobel Peace Prize and was named Time Magazine Man of the Year, and received many more honors and recognitions.
Alonna Marie said "MLK taught us many lessons on tolerance-especially 'Respect the Religous Beliefs of Others'. He respected people of all religions. He was friends with Mahatma Gandhi, Malcolm X and many others of different religions. Dr. King saw everyone as a person first and always.
Each of the children chose a precept and related it to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s principles of "service and greatness".
Brittany chose the precept, "Set a Good Example" and wrote that "MLK set a good example when he organized peaceful demonstrations and protests against segregation and when he delivered his speech 'I Have a Dream'. He wanted to be an example for people to follow.
Charlie wrote than "MLK wanted everyone to be able to 'Flourish and Prosper', as Mr. Hubbard put it. He attempted to and succeeded in changing laws that prevented African-Americans from the opportunities to flourish and prosper. Dr. King maintained his focus on equal rights despite other people saying he would not succeed and other people threatening his family and friends. Dr. King flourished and prospered, too. He received the Nobel Peace Prize and was named Time Magazine Man of the Year, and received many more honors and recognitions.
Alonna Marie said "MLK taught us many lessons on tolerance-especially 'Respect the Religous Beliefs of Others'. He respected people of all religions. He was friends with Mahatma Gandhi, Malcolm X and many others of different religions. Dr. King saw everyone as a person first and always.
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