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Benjamin Lay, a Quaker and radical abolitionist, is discussed in this episode. It covers his vocal opposition to slavery, disputes with the Quaker community, and his dramatic demonstrations against slavery. The episode also mentions his recognition and commemoration in the abolitionist movement.
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- Benjamin Lay, a radical abolitionist, confronted Quakers who owned slaves during a period of increasing conservatism within the Quaker movement.
- Benjamin Lay employed unconventional means such as disrupting meetings and pouring fake blood on slave owners to protest against slavery and openly criticized it in his published works.
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Benjamin Lay's Confrontations with Quaker Slavery
Benjamin Lay, a radical abolitionist, confronted Quakers who owned slaves during the period when the Quaker movement was becoming more conservative. He was disowned multiple times for his disruptive behavior and outspoken opposition to slavery.
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