MARTIN LUTHER VS MALCOM X, COMPARING THEIR ORATOR STYLES Historical orators used different approaches and styles in their works to convey their message to the audience and it is through such differences that we get to understand each of them. Basically, the differences were as a result of their different personalities and context in which the messages were being conveyed. This paper scrutinizes two of the historical orators, Martin Luther King Junior and Malcolm X using their works “Letter from Birmingham Jail” [1] and “Ballot or Bullet” respectively. The two works have the same timeline, and that is during the struggle of black Americans for equal rights. Considering language usage by the two orators in the two works, many differences can be observed. For instance, Malcolm X has all through used aggressive words in his speech and which shows that he was totally emotional on what was happening to his fellow blacks. To some extent, he is using some statements which are extremely emotional and insightful to the audience[2]. At some point he tells his audience whenever in the…
The Christian worldview The Christian worldview is based on value for human life. Human life is viewed from three perspectives that sum up to explain the dignity and value associated with it. Human beings were created in the image of God, carry the breath of God and that human beings are covenantal. The value of human life is, therefore, incalculable, and God expects human beings to keep a connection with Him throughout their stay in the world (Shelly & Miller, 2009). Generally, the value assigned to a human person eliminates any excuse that can be presented as the reason to alter what God has created, and impacts the position held on abortion, designer babies, and stem-cell research. Holding the Christian worldview is crucial in determining the position to hold on issues associated with abortion, designer babies, and stem-cell research. The fact that Christianity gives incalculable value to human life means that alteration of God’s plan on a human person cannot be allowed (Meilaender, 2013). Abortion involves taking away the life of an unborn baby, going against the Christian belief…