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The phrase and the concept were popularized by [[Henry David Thoreau|Thoreau]]'s famous essay, ''Civil disobedience.''
The phrase and the concept were popularized by [[Henry David Thoreau|Thoreau]]'s famous essay, ''Civil disobedience.''
The concept of civil disobedience became a cornerstone of the American [[civil rights movement]] in the 1960's, as [[African American]]s openly but [[peace]]fully defied [[segregation]] laws.
The concept of civil disobedience became a cornerstone of the American [[civil rights movement]] in the 1960s, as [[African American]]s openly but [[peace]]fully defied [[segregation]] laws.
While the [[Bible]] commands that rulers be obeyed in most circumstances (Romans 13, 1 Peter 2:13), it also commands civil disobedience when obedience to the state would require disobedience to God. For instance, in Daniel 6, [[Daniel (prophet)|Daniel]] refuses to obey the king's order to worship only the king.
While the [[Bible]] commands that rulers be obeyed in most circumstances (Romans 13, 1 Peter 2:13), it also commands civil disobedience when obedience to the state would require disobedience to God. For instance, in Daniel 6, [[Daniel (prophet)|Daniel]] refuses to obey the king's order to worship only the king.