Chapter 13
The Church and Slavery
Summary: This chapter is Linda talking about how slaveholders
allowed to practice religion. Slaveholders are manipulating their slaves by
preaching things such as “God sees you. You tell lies (75).” The
clergyman, Mr. Pike, make slaves feel that they have to be totally submissive
to their masters by saying “Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters
according to the flesh, with fear and trembling (75)”
Importance: slaveholders brainwash slaves into thinking that Jesus
promotes slavery and he will punish slaves who dared to rebel.
Connection to Theme: Slaves are already abused physically, were being
psychologically abused when Mr. Pike told them that they were slaves and were
required to obey their masters without disobedience.
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