In 1807, William Wilberforce published "A Letter on the Abolition of the Slave Trade." It cites Acts 17:26, “God hath made of one blood all nations.” Wilberforce also appeals to basic moral teachings from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, such as loving the neighbor as oneself, or doing unto others as we would have them do to us. Watch to learn more about William Wilberforce. | Museum of the Bible

William Wilberforce was a force to be reckoned with. #History #GreatBritain #Christians #ShapingCulture William Wilberforce was a British politician and philanthropist who championed the abolition of the slave trade. After years of tireless campaigning, Wilberforce finally succeeded in getting the Slave Trade Act passed in 1807. In this video, we look at his life and work and explore how his legacy can shape the way Christians think about culture today. Watch on rumble and youtube today! Podcast

William Wilberforce, born into wealth and influence, came to believe slavery was a “national crime”—for which all Englishmen were responsible! He wrote: “In the Scripture, no national crime is condemned so frequently and few so strongly as oppression and cruelty. . .” citing Ezekiel, Zephaniah, and Amos, ultimately igniting an unprecedented movement to abolish slavery in the British empire. John Newton’s hymn, “Amazing Grace,” associated with the abolitionist movement and William Wilberforce, wa