From: James Earl Ray: The Troubled Path Leading to the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
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What role does ideology play in justifying harmful actions?

Ray’s example shows how extremist beliefs can fuel harmful behavior. Recognizing this helps us critically evaluate the ideas we accept and their potential consequences.

Action

Examine a belief you hold strongly and consider alternative viewpoints to challenge it.

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In 1967, Ray escaped from the Missouri State Penitentiary and was a fugitive at the time of Marti...
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Ray was a known racist who admired Hitler and volunteered for segregationist George Wallace’s 196...
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Ray served in the U.S. Army after World War II but was discharged for disciplinary reasons.
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