St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-01-25

y DR. Floyd Massey, Jr,, pastor
OF Pilgrim Baptist church and
program chairman OF the Pastors
conference. In his introduction,
Or Massey said that the young
Alabama minister was chosen to
lead the Montgomery Improve
ment Association. the organiza-
ton behind the now famous bus
boycott, and cited his Christian
courage and his philosophy OF nom
violence. He described DIR. King
~ a modest Christian leader, say
ing he represents the salt and
leaven In the bread OF human re-
lations."
DIR. King, son and grandson Of
Baptist ministers, delivered an al
legory entitled. "Paurs Letter to
the Americans" giving a vivid
portrayal OF what the Apostle
Paul might have to say about
Americans II he should come
among us today
Speaking as though he were
Paul. DR.. King praised the medi-
cal and scientific advances made
in America. but urged that moral
advancement should also be on tho
same level The tragic cancer OF
segregation must be removed be-
fore Christian health can be re-
allied" he told the audience Of
over l,400 people.
lie praised advancement made
under the system Of capitalism,
but warned that Americans have
become more intent upon maxi
ing n living than upon making a
life" He charged that the system
has taken necessities from the
masses 10 give luxuries to the
classes" We must, he averrcd,
seek a better life within the frame
work OF the democratic way OF
life.
Hitting the disunity among
Christians OF today. DIR. King de-
clared: Christ Is not Baptist or
Lutheran. but Ia bigger than all
denominations. He said that the
National Council Of Churches was
to remind US that we are all one
Christ He said, even In Protestan-
ism, there are 256 denominations.
so many OF them warning against
each other.
IF you are going 10 be a first
class nation" Dr. King said, "you
can't afford TO have second class
citizens" lie urged the Negroes
Of America not TO become bitter.
but TO keep their struggle on a
high Christian level
In closing his speech Or. King
reverted 10 the actual words OF
Paul, the Apostle. imploring all
people TO do the win OF God, come
what may"
In a press conference before the
service, DR.. King revealed that
the White House informed south
crn Negro leaders that President
does not plan 10 go
south for a major address on de-
segregation. A group Of so leaders
met In Atlanta on January II and
urged such a meeting He received
This message by wire from presi-
icntial aide. Sherman Adams.
DR. King. who has long advo-
sated passive resistance as the
best weapon against foes Of de-
said that Negroes
need 10 practice civil disobedience
% local laws that are in conflict
With federal laws
Following his appearance at the
.hurch. Or King met with a
group OF Minnesota community
eaders at the home Of DR.. Mas
Iey. 1896 w. Central Az. st. Paul
sked how he was able 10 obtain
he support and cooperation in
us campaign for passive resis-
ance and love 20 those who hate
'ou' attitude among the oppressed
itizenry OF Montgomery Or.
King said that leaders must con-
family preach the philosophy Of
II the leaders can be
onvinced and really believe in this
he pointed out that
he people viii be content to use
. as a technique because OF con-
Idence in leadership
DR. King Is a graduate of More
ouse College. Atlanta, Ca. Grocer
Seminary, Chester.
"a. and holds a Pm. ID. from the
Of Boston. He Is pastor
Z the Dexter Avenue Baptist
'hurch in Montgomery.