University Archives

Title: Voice of the Fugitive - January 1, 1852

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)

The writer breaks down the reasons why it is not only illogical but immoral to continue to support a church that tolerates slavery. Continuing to attend such a church implies a tacit agreement with the system of slavery.

Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: Christianity; Church; Pro-Slavery

Organization: Methodist Episcopal Church

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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