Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments . But the whole business of slavery is an evil of the first magnitude, and a most horrible iniquity to traffic with slaves and souls of men; and an evil, sorry I am, that it still subsists, and more astonishing to think, that it is an iniquity committed amongst Christians, and contrary to all the genuine principles of Christianity, and yet carried on by men denominated thereby. Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African . That subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure I am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity. In these excerpts, how do both men use God and religion to achieve their purpose?
Answer
A
Both men call on the grace of God to help them make their arguments and to be heard.
B
Both men claim that slavery is the utmost of un-Christian practices and that slaveholders are immoral.
C
Both men claim that good Christians and enlightened individuals will support the abolishment of slavery.
D
Both men invoke God and use their Christian faith to establish a common ground with their intended audiences.
Explanation
Both writers appeal to ideas their Christian audiences would recognize. The first calls slavery contrary to the genuine principles of Christianity, while Sancho invokes God and praises charitable action. These religious references help each writer connect with readers through shared Christian values; Sancho does not explicitly call slaveholders immoral in this excerpt, so choice B goes too far.
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