Title: Colored American - May 6, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer expresses his view that the Church by its silent acceptance of slavery is sending a message of implied approval to its congregations. The power of the Church provided through this implied approval is a way for society to morally justify the continuation of slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: caste; Christianity; Church; emancipation; infidelity; missionary; neglect; prejudice; public sentiment; religion
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers