The Slavery Question

This stirring essay confronts the moral abyss of American slavery, declaring it a sin so profound that it numbs the nation’s conscience. Written for readers who have not yet grappled with the issue, it blends clear historical overview with passionate appeals to Christian ethics. The author seeks to rouse ordinary citizens, especially working‑class men, to see slavery not as a distant institution but as a palpable injustice demanding immediate action.

The work traces the origins of the African slave trade, demonstrates how the system reduces human beings to property, and dismantles the biblical justifications that some churches have offered. It also surveys the stance of major American denominations, exposing how many have become complicit rather than prophetic. With plain language and urgent urgency, the author urges believers to align their political and religious duties with the cause of freedom, suggesting that reason, conscience, and prayer still point toward hope.