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Chapter two offers clarity on the subject of legalism and, through the words and actions of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., chapter two also conveys the dangers of blind obedience. The foundation of legalism is based on a set of laws that are intended to enforce morally correct behavior. Ultimately, in the grand scheme, these laws should protect personal rights, beliefs and safety whilst promoting ethical conduct. However, as Reverend Martin Luther King points out, laws should be carefully scrutinized for unfair and unreasonable policy that may only benefit a limited audience or agenda. If such laws are deemed unjust, doing nothing makes a person an equal contributor in the vain of moral corruption. Throughout the chapter it is shown that

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