To Preserve Slavery, Nothing Was Sacred. Not Even The Bible

We’re exploring the surprising role of the Bible and Christianity during the era of slavery in America. With slaveholders twisting scripture to justify bondage and control. But at the same time, enslaved Africans reimagined that same faith, finding in it a message of hope, freedom, and resistance. It’s a story of how a tool of oppression was powerfully transformed into the foundation of the Black church and a lasting force for resilience and justice. Let's get started. 

Sources:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2018/02/why-enslaved-african-americans-stayed-christian/

https://ourhistorynow.com/to-preserve-slavery-nothing-was-sacred-not-even-the-bible/

https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/the-curse-of-ham-and-biblical-justifications-for-slavery

https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2019/05/06/bible-was-used-justify/