Religion as a Controlling force During Slavery
Title: Religion as a Controlling force During Slavery
Category: /History
Details: Words: 2467 | Pages: 9 (approximately 235 words/page)
Religion as a Controlling force During Slavery
Category: /History
Details: Words: 2467 | Pages: 9 (approximately 235 words/page)
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…showed last 75 words of 2467 total…Nat is able to rally together people ready and willing to break one of the ten commandments, based on his interpretations of various occurrences. Religion is a way for people to identify themselves with the extraordinary world. When preachers start interpreting the word or visions in order to conform others to their views, religion is used an institution of empowerment.
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