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Was not Jesus an extremist in love? - Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Age: 39 †
Born: 1929
Born: January 15
Died: 1968
Died: April 4
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