Charles Sumner: “It boldly sets itself up as divine in origin, Christian in practice…”

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It boldly sets itself up as divine in origin, Christian in practice, the best form of civilized society, and challenges our scrutiny and approbation.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques the justifications for slavery, describing it as claiming divine and civilized legitimacy while inviting scrutiny.

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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “It boldly sets itself up as divine in origin, Christian in practice, the best form of civilized society, and challenges…”