In 1963, Birmingham was one of the most segregated cities in the South, so civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. brought his campaign of nonviolent resistance in Birmingham. After leading a demonstration on April 12, 1963, King was arrested for violating demonstration ordinances. Shortly thereafter, eight white clergymen in Birmingham issued a public statement stating that, although they supported desegregation, they advised against further protests supported by King, stating that “the demonstrations are imprudent and premature” (Carpenter et al.). While in prison, King took the opportunity to continue his campaign by responding to these eight white priests. In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” King uses religious and philosophical allusions to Socrates in “Apology” is known to be one of the founders of Western philosophy because he was able to challenge and persuade his audience. And it is thanks to Socrates that the art of philosophy is so successful today. King used this source to justify disobedience and defend the reason for his actions as a supporter of desegregation. The Bible and the Tanakh were used as Christian references to justify morality precisely in his actions. Christianity is by far the most influential idea in today's society. What individuals perceive as right and wrong is actually based on Christianity. Then, by using religion in his letter, King was able to connect and compel the priests to commit to his words. Overall, “Letter to Birmingham Jail” is very convincing in justifying civil disobedience and civil rights morality. Furthermore, King's response was strong and, without a doubt, demonstrated his commitment to civil rights. Addressing the priests' public statement, King successfully encouraged his followers to remain in a hopeful and prayerful state of mind despite the priests' advice to cease demonstrations and marches. This is why this letter is so important in the civil rights movement. It demonstrated that although King was arrested, he remained confident in his boycotts, sit-ins, and demonstrations because he believed in a better future for society. And just as in some of history's most influential texts, his devotion, faith and beliefs led to a tremendous change in the