In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Martin Luther King, Jr., refers to the Old Testament story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three Jewish men who were sentenced to death when they refused to worship a false Babylonian god. Why does King make this allusion? Select each correct answer A) It demonstrates his knowledge of the Bible.

B) It appeals to Babylonian readers of the letter.

C) It reminds the reader not to worship false gods like wealth or fame.

D) It offers an example of civil disobedience.