Question

read the excerpt from dr. martin luther kings letter from birmingham jail. i have tried to stand between these two forces, saying that we need emulate neither the do nothingism of the complacent nor the hatred and despair of the black nationalist. how does king support this claim? by listing churches who support his nonviolent stand by describing nonviolent direct action as a peaceful middle ground by urging church leaders to abandon their do nothing approaches by insisting that complacency is preferable to hatred and violence

Explanation:

In "Letter from Birmingham Jail", King lists churches and church - goers who support non - violent action as a way to show that there are those who stand with his non - violent stance, which supports his claim against complacency and hatred. He uses the example of these supportive churches to make his case for non - violence and active opposition to injustice rather than inaction.

Answer:

by listing churches who support his nonviolent stand