Sigh......part of the problem with the lack of religious history education (not to mention theological education) with American Christians can be summed up in this exchange:

(Referring to a quote originally said by Martin Luther, but attributed incorrectly to Martin Luther King Jr.) "Just so you know, Martin Luther said that quote, not Martin Luther King Jr."

"Shows what you know! Martin Luther was NAMED for Martin Luther King Jr! You need to get things right!"

"Ummmm. No. Martin Luther was a German Theologian from the 1500's...wrote the 95 thesis, caused a major Protestant breakaway from the Roman Catholic Church."

"I don't think so! You just don't like MLK!"

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Sigh. Painful Sigh. Painful Sigh again.