REL 1350 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mary Baker Eddy, Richard Furman, Baptism With The Holy Spirit
4 May 2016
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Be able to describe the united states churches" various views on slavery. British protestants are united in ending slavery; american protestants are divided; quakers are totally united against slavery. Some say slavery is okay as long as you are christianizing, others say you should emancipate the christian slaves. Post civil war churches are still segregated because of social stigmas and racism. Be able to explain richard furman"s views on centralized church governance. Richard furman wants a central ruling body to make choices and govern the church. Furman wrote about the defense of slavery and claimed that scripture is okay with slavery because the israelites had slaves and perpetua had felicity as a slave. Wants equality for all people, this is his hope after the civil war. Be able to describe frederick douglas"s views on slavery and how he argues against it. Frederick douglas argues against slavery by saying it isn"t christian.
