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God saw fit, for wise reasons to allow the people of Israel thus to make and possess slaves but is this any license to u
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"God saw fit, for wise reasons to allow the people of Israel thus to make and possess slaves; but is this any license to us to enslave any of our fellow-men, to kill any of our fellow-men whom we please and are able to destroy, and take possession of their estates?"

- Samuel Hopkins

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Hopkins between September 17, 1721 and December 20, 1803. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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