
SYMHC Classics: Benjamin Lay
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Benjamin Lay's Ministry in Barbados and Disputes with Quaker Community
Benjamin Lay and his wife Sarah establish a shop in Barbados but encounter thefts, leading Benjamin to realize the desperate conditions of the enslaved people. They start a ministry and witness the appalling treatment of the enslaved, shaping Benjamin's views on slavery and equality.
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