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What did George Fox believe about slavery?

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Submitted on 10/14/2003
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What did George Fox believe about slavery?



Answer by Hall
Submitted on 3/9/2006
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He urged the slaveholders to treat them kindly, be sure they were exposed to the true gospel, encourage them to attend meetings, etc.

He also said that after a few years, they should be given their freedom by their believing owners.

 

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