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619: Human Sinfulness and the Evangelical Legacy of Slavery

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Lack of Explicit Discussion on Bible's Role in Slavery by Historical Figures

Historical figures like John Wesley, Edwards, and Whitfield did not directly address the issue of the Bible's stance on slavery in their writings. Wesley glossed over passages on enslaving people, Edwards did not explicitly discuss slavery in his many sermons, and Whitfield criticized the mistreatment of enslaved people but did not provide a clear exposition on scriptures about slavery. There is a lack of clear articulation on whether these figures believed that the Bible supports slavery, despite their acknowledgement of unjust treatment towards enslaved individuals.

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