"The axis and goal of Martin Luther King’s speeches and sermons was declared and persistent: the overcoming of racial discrimination. All arguments served this purpose. This is an excellent example of political theology of the 20th century. The theological approach, the worship context (Protestant and thus simplified, yet existent), the moral authority of the speaker as a preacher and not as a 'politician' aim to condemn racial discrimination not only as an act that infringes upon human rights but also as a sin…”

Evangelos Venizelos

"You have given us, Reverend, legacies of behavior, meaning in life, a beacon of direction, a mark of existence, guidance of spirit and soul. You have helped us diagnose our mistakes and deviations. You have assisted us in finding healing for the scars of our society. We still have a long way to go... Within us burns the flame of your timeless saying 'I have a dream' and together we have begun to hope for a world with green trees and red roses, as sung by the incomparable Louis Armstrong. We all have a dream now…”

Stratis Ptakos

"Many people consider King primarily a fighter for political and social rights, but we must not forget that above all he was a Baptist minister, with exceptional education in theology and philosophy. The collection of his sermons, many of which were written while in prison, makes it absolutely clear that his work for rights and his principles for nonviolent resistance were rooted in deep Christian faith and careful theological reflection…”

Giannis Stournaras