A Huffington Post article about Dr. Martin Luther King Junior tells the story of how King got his name. Martin Luther King Jr. was given the birthname Michael King Jr. named after his preacher father. Martin Luther became more and more critical of his own institution, particularly the sale of indulgences. Martin Luther was excommunicated for his heresy. As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, we ought also to remember the Reformational origin of his name.

Source: Huffington Post January 15, 2024 20:02 UTC