„Wer nicht liebt, steht vor dem Nichts!“ – Martin Luther King's spirituality as the basis of his fight against racism and injustice

In Germany, Martin Luther King is a symbol of non-violent resistance to oppression. His life story has often been told, but what is less well known is how deeply his commitment against racism, for political freedom and social justice was anchored in his religious and spiritual convictions. Michael Haspel sheds light on precisely this aspect in his new book. He illustrates how King's religious faith, his theological convictions and his political strategies influenced and permeated each other in his life and his concept of resistance. For King, faith was not just a consolation, but an attitude of love that had to prove itself in the pursuit of justice.

The event will present passages on King's understanding of racism and his non-violent commitment against oppression.

Following the book presentation, the author invites you to a discussion. Among other things, we will consider what we can learn from this analysis and the resistance against racism for a racism-sensitive school and university.