Question

Who, according to King, is the arch-supporter of the status quo? Why does he feel this way?

Answer 1

Answer:

Christians who see no connection between the gospel and social issues

Explanation:

Martin Luther King Jr. was known as a Civil Rights Movement leader between the middle of 1950s until he died in 1968. In many of his socio-political views. He believed that "a Christian who sees no connection between the gospel and social issues" is the arch-supporter of the status quo.

This is evident when he wrote that "The contemporary church is often a weak, ineffectual voice with an uncertain sound. It is so often the arch supporter of the status quo."

He felt that way because he believed that some Christians at the time, particularly the white evangelists do not support the idea that government has a vital role to play in the socio-political economy.

Hence, such actions and inactions from Christians can be seen as aiding the racial discrimination at the time.