King did not fully explain the phrase's meaning in his published writings, speeches, and sermons. However, scholars argue that the beloved community is his principal ethical goal.
Rufus Burrow Jr. and Lewis V. Baldwin argue that the beloved community is guiding the struggle against the 'three evils of American society': racism, economic exploitation, and militarism.
Josiah Royce coined the term beloved community in 1913, describing it as a place where individuals, transformed by God's love, express loyalty toward each other.
Royce's idea of the beloved community reflects the essence of King’s vision, combining divine love with social justice, loyalty, and a commitment to the common good.
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