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Christianity, by controlling the malignant passions of our nature, and exciting its benevolent affections, gives a sacredness to the rights of others, and especially does it guard human life.
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Lewis Tappan
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Tappan asserts that Christianity plays a crucial role in safeguarding human rights and life.
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