Martin Luther King's Legacy: How MLK Continues To Inspire Religious Leaders Today

Religious Leaders Of All Faiths Sound Off On The Inspiration Of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was many things to many people, yet central to his identity was his role as a Christian pastor and religious leader.

Rev. King practiced his faith in a way that was both personal and public, pious and prophetic, and his commitment to pluralism and justice has influenced a generation of religious leaders from all faiths. HuffPost Religion is proud to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by offering these testimonies from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhists religious leaders on MLK's influence upon them, and how he might influence all of us as well.

Roshi Joan Halifax

MLK's Influence

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