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The notion that religion can actually be something... attached to progressivism seems so bizarre. But all you have to say is that Abolition wouldn't have happened without it. The way in which African Americans managed to achieve a degree of self-determination was through the church.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Religion played a crucial role in the progress of social justice movements, particularly abolitionism.
Simon Schama highlights the strong link between religion and social progress, arguing that religion, particularly through the African American church, was instrumental in the abolition of slavery and the empowerment of African Americans. This sheds light on the often overlooked influence of faith in driving societal change and the pursuit of justice.
Themes
ReligionProgressivismAbolitionSelf-DeterminationChurch
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the influence of religion in social movements.
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