Many social analysts have argued that Christianity and the Bible lend
             themselves to diverse and often conflicting interpretations. This view is
             borne out in the case of race. Preachers of racial tolerance and those who
             advocate racial extremism have cited the Bible as a source of their beliefs
             This paper compares and contrasts the racial views of two very
             different leaders, namely Dr. Martin Luther King and David Duke of the
             modern Ku Klux Klan. It focuses on the religious and biblical
             underpinnings that both leaders have used to justify their teachings
             The first part of this paper examines the relationship between race
             and religion, as articulated by David Duke. This section looks at how Duke
             articulates his racist beliefs through a series of biblical
             misinterpretations. As a result, Duke argues for a God who privileges the
             Caucasian race over the rest of creation. He also argues for a separation
             of the races, one that is mandated by the Bible. In addition to discussing
             Duke's views, this section also looks at how his teachings have influenced
             the views of his followers regarding racial matters.
             The second part then looks Dr. Martin Luther King's teachings
             regarding race, messages that are rooted in a strong underpinning of
             Christianity. This section highlights the striking differences between
             Duke's interpretation of the Bible and that of King. In contrast to Duke's
             segregationist message, King preached a Bible that saw an inclusive, God-
             given creation. This means that all people, regardless of race, are seen
             as worthy people, created in the image of the Lord.
             In the conclusion, this paper argues that King's views on race
             relations better articulates the Bible's teachings regarding love and
             brotherhood. Duke's preachings, on the other hand, is already colored by
             his own biases. As a result, Duke presents a skewed version of the Bible,
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