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Why do you think certain rolemodels, like Ghandi and MLKJ are endorsed by society?

Not my question, one I heard a while ago on a different platform, but I was curious. Someone stated that schools and the general populace raise these people on a pedestal because they encourage peaceful protest. If all we have is peaceful protest, a revolution can never come about.

Note: I don't believe this wholly, I'm just curious

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SomeAreBoojums · 51-55, M

I'm not sure Ghandi is endorsed by society to the same extent that MLK is endorsed. MLK has been canonized into the secular sainthood, joining the ranks of dead presidents and others who are "right on the money."

BlasphemousOptimist · F

Just the first one that popped into my head that encourages peaceful protesting. Secular Sainthood: that's good.

I never got the dead presidents thing. Most of them weren't exactly angels...