Religion and the Gospel in The Life of Frederick Douglass require readers to understand the different faith traditions. For example, although slavery abolition was a huge event in history, it is important to note that these two events occurred long after the founding of the United States (America, 1845). However, just like the abolitionist movement (as it was largely motivated by religious beliefs), it laid the foundation for the civil war, which was also a deep part of the human conscience, and a potential source of religious criticism.
It is possible to imagine that slavery abolitionism was a good thing in terms of human rights and equal opportunity for everyone, but one could also be critical of it. First of all, something of a reaction from the slavery users. Those slaves were used to the service of the white masters. They were subjected to torture, and they cannot be blamed for that (Benedict, 2009, p. 313).
OPINION IN TERMS OF RELIGION!
In terms of religion, such a reformation is a very important event in history. But in my opinion, should not have been underestimated. It could be seen as a good thing for all those who want equal opportunity for all (Hennessey, 1981, p. 426). But this cannot be considered too scandalous. Any other religious goals can be compromised. There were people who, like slavery abolitionists, were the victims. They kept producing mixed feelings. This is not surprising given the travesty of the system. There was also the sensationalism of the situation, which certainly contributed to a lot of criticism. Even after the end of slavery, many non-slaves viewed the new conditions through rose-colored glasses. Such a question as to whether those who still lived their slavery had any sympathy for the slaves who had gone through humiliation is ridiculous. Whatever pride they had before, they ceased to have. Besides, it is possible to note that the black population was very adversely affected by the racist policy of blacks and whites (Hennessey, 1981, p. 418). For this reason, apart from slavery abolition, the right of blacks to have basic human rights should have also been viewed with great interest. Still, there were some blacks who felt even more devastated. They did not have a place in the newly-developed nation. There, they were almost stigmatized. They could not even go out without expressing regrets about slavery in more desperate terms.
HUMAN STRUGGLE!
The struggle for human rights is always controversial in many situations. It is important to distinguish between religious views and (supposed) political views. For example, one does not want to draw a specific conclusion about the Sudanese women who sought a religious justification for their bodies as land, where they lost their lives (Jones, 2009, p. 175). Probably, the question of Islam in the US government discussion should be looked into further. Of course, people are conditioned by their cultural values. Still, it is possible to say that the Bible is a book of peace.
The view of Christ as the way to live life should be considered a primary concern. It is possible to imagine that he is in need of protection as well as a social aid. That was obviously the case in the Sudanese and African South African empires and may become a very familiar idea. I do not want to overstate the question. Every Christian should be conscious of the problems happening around them and should try to be helpful and sympathetic (Jones, 2009, p. 172).
Reference List
Benedict, W. J. (2009). Religion in Seneca. Utica: Westland Publishers.
Hennessey, L. G. (1981). Re-writing The Life of Frederick Douglass in Southern European Songs. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Jones, C. (2009). Slavery and the Feminist Struggle (An Enduring Problem: Feminist Politics). California: Arcadia Publishing.
