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John Newton and “Christian” Slave-Traders

March 11, 2021Mike Leake

Yesterday, we looked at the slow-movement of John Newton from slave-trader to anti-slavery to abolitionist. It would certainly make me more comfortable to believe that once Newton became a believer that he immediately moved towards a position of abominating a… Continue Reading →

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What Took John Newton So Long To Denounce the Slave-Trade?

March 10, 2021Mike Leake

John Newton, an atheist and the captain of a slave-ship, is caught in a violent storm. He cries out to God for rescue. The ship is delivered and so is a young John Newton. Upon hitting the shores of England,… Continue Reading →

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