1959 Interview excerpt: "My Trip to the Land of Gandhi" by Dr. Martin Luther King
I was delighted that the Gandhians accepted us with open arms. They praised our experiment with the non-violent resistance
technique at Montgomery. They
seem to look upon it as an outstanding example of the possibilities of its use in western civilization. To them as to me it also
suggests that non-violent resistance when planned and positive in action can work effectively even under totalitarian regimes...
Non-violent resistance does call for love, but it is not a sentimental love. It is a very stern love that would organize itself into
collective action to right a wrong by taking on itself suffering. While I understand the reasons why oppressed people often turn
to violence in their struggle for freedom, it is my firm belief that the crusade for independence and human dignity that is now
reaching a climax in Africa will have a more positive effect on the world, if it is waged along the lines that were first
demonstrated in that continent by Gandhi himself.
Jen needs an additional source for her essay. She needs supporting evidence, so she selected this interview excerpt.
Which is the MOST LIKELY concept she is exploring, if the King interview is her supporting evidence?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was aware of, and in agreement with the
methods used by Gandhi.
While nonviolent resistance began in western civilization, it has had a
more positive effect in India.
No reason or excuse exists for individuals to resort to violence in a civil
struggle or collective action.
Gandhi gained inspiration for his nonviolent resistance by following the
methods of Dr. Martin Luther King. Ir.