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How did King die?
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January 25, 2007
DOES MARTING LUTHER KING DIED BECAUSE OF ILNESS OR HE WAS KILLED?
ELINSA - TANZANIA
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Martin Luther King was assassinated.
Disagrees on vocalizations in churches
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March 26, 2006
According to question #2 the correct answer is b. I would agree with this answer if we were still at the beginning of this nation but I strongly believe that "volcalizations" are now common amung American churches (not just African-American churches). As this country evolves, our multiple cultures are also evolving into one American culture that is getting difficult to label.
Question 2. Why did people in the audience shout things out during his speeches?
a. They disagreed and were angry with him
b. Vocalizations are common in African-American churches
c. It is a technique similar to the canned applause heard on many television shows
James - USA
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Thanks for your opinions on that quiz question.
I believe that it depends a lot on the religion. Vocalizations are done in many Pentecostal and Baptist churches, but I've never heard them in Catholic or Lutheran services, even when the majority of the congregation was African-American. Churches that have a heavy Hispanic membership seldom would have vocalization during the service.
That is not to say that you are incorrect in your comments. I'm not an expert in church services, so it is possible that vocalizations are becoming more common, as you content.
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