Lincoln was, as usual, astute. The abolitionist movement in the North was led by Christians convinced that God abhorred slavery. Some were willing to end it by any necessary means, including violence.

The 2026 "Come, Follow Me" manual for the Old Testament is now available on the Church’s website. The study guide will ultimately be available in 85 languages and will continue the video series ...

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