How is Christianity used to both justify and condemn slavery by the characters in the novel.

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There isn't really much more..it's pretty straight forward.

Asked by dakota s #337937 on 9/24/2013 9:22 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/24/2013 9:42 PM

Answered by Aslan on 9/24/2013 9:42 PM

Both abolitionists, slaves and slave owners use the Bible to justify their beliefs.

At one point a clergyman defends slavery by quoting,

"Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be." (chapter 12)

"Don't the Bible say we must love everybody?" (Chapter 23)