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Editorial
February 28, 1818
Philanthropist
Mount Pleasant, Jefferson County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Editorial argues slavery contradicts Christian teachings on human equality before God, charity to all, and protection of the weak, condemning slave-holders via the Samaritan parable; notes slavery's defenders support despotism and irreligion.
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Slavery and Religion not Compatible.
"A thousand times have they tortured the sacred writings to find an apology for slavery, although the scriptures declare that all are children of the same heavenly Father: all mortals are sprung from the same family: religion admits of no distinction. In the church, the poor man raises his humiliated form, and the rich regard him with respect: there the auditors are reminded of their primitive equality, before a God who is no respecter of persons: and there the heavenly oracle proclaims, that we ought to do to others that which we wish to be done to us. The christian religion alone places the weak under the protection of the strong: and consoles the unhappy, whatever be their country, their colour or religion. The parable of the Samaritan imprints upon the slave-holders the seal of reprobation: and is an anathema against every person who excludes from the circle of his charity a single individual of the human race."
History attests, that the friends of despotism and impiety are always the defenders of slavery and irreligion.
"A thousand times have they tortured the sacred writings to find an apology for slavery, although the scriptures declare that all are children of the same heavenly Father: all mortals are sprung from the same family: religion admits of no distinction. In the church, the poor man raises his humiliated form, and the rich regard him with respect: there the auditors are reminded of their primitive equality, before a God who is no respecter of persons: and there the heavenly oracle proclaims, that we ought to do to others that which we wish to be done to us. The christian religion alone places the weak under the protection of the strong: and consoles the unhappy, whatever be their country, their colour or religion. The parable of the Samaritan imprints upon the slave-holders the seal of reprobation: and is an anathema against every person who excludes from the circle of his charity a single individual of the human race."
History attests, that the friends of despotism and impiety are always the defenders of slavery and irreligion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Slavery Abolition
Religious Equality
Christian Charity
Slave Holders Reprobation
Despotism Irreligion
What entities or persons were involved?
Slave Holders
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Incompatibility Of Slavery And Religion
Stance / Tone
Anti Slavery Religious Condemnation
Key Figures
Slave Holders
Key Arguments
Scriptures Declare All Are Children Of The Same Heavenly Father
Religion Admits No Distinction Based On Status
In Church, Poor And Rich Are Equal Before God
Christian Religion Protects The Weak And Consoles The Unhappy Regardless Of Country, Color, Or Religion
Parable Of The Samaritan Condemns Excluding Any From Charity
Friends Of Despotism And Impiety Defend Slavery