Without starting a religious war -- My successful prediction is Dr. King "predicting" that "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." 45 years later we have the first viable black candidate for President.
To read the entire transcript of the speech go to: http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
To hear the audo of the speech go to:
This brings up some interesting questions regarding predictions:
1. Is this a prediction or a political statement of hope (is there a difference)
2. What constitutes this prediction becoming true? If Obama wins the White House is it true, even though race discrimination still occurs?
3. Did he intend it for just this country or the entire world? (Because race and ethnic issues are very much alive)
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