[Resolution calling the Baptist Church to officially oppose American slavery]

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GLC#
GLC06593.11-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
circa 1841
Title
[Resolution calling the Baptist Church to officially oppose American slavery]
Place Written
New York
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 8 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

"Resolved that until this Church shall by some vote or Resolution manifest an opposition to American Slavery, & a disfellowship for slaveholders, it shall not be deemed a breach of Covenant obligations for Brethren and Sisters, who cannot conscientiously walk with the Church on account of its proslavery influence, to stay away from its seasons of Communion." Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location based on GLC06593.10. Docketed "Baptist Church: A Resolution for the Relief of Certain Brethren & Sisters."

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