Posted on 02/23/2007 11:39:04 AM PST by blitzgig
until they try to lay current blame at my feet today.
I don't know. I think I'd rather dwell on past injustices perpetrated against now-deceased people by other now-deceased people in the hopes of getting a seat at the table of power when the Democrats get their power back like Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton.
I feel confident that you will see precious little of the momentous force that inspired Wilberforce--his faith in Christ. Be prepared for a twisted history revisionist tale told by secular humanists.
Me too.
Sadly, you are probably correct. From the article:
Faith plays a dramatic and pivotal role in Wilberforce’s actual life. While his conversion and religious motivation are treated respectfully in the film, they are purposefully not preachy. For those who actually have read up on Wilberforce, the depiction is a considerably toned-down version of his religious pulse. Even though the film will definitely be attractive to Christians, director Michael Apted emphasizes a story built around political intrigue, personal courage, and even a dash of British romance.
I'm still considering seeing it though. Maybe I'll wait for the rental.
Yeah, but the "At some point" is the rub. How long? Even after the war, Christian leaders like R.L. Dabney were publishing biblical defenses of slavery, and the confederate constitution specifically forbade that government from outlawing the peculiar institution.
To argue about "what point" is pretty pointless, given that the WBTS was not fought to free slaves. The "point" could have been 1800, 1835, 1920 --- pick a year. The real point is, that it is a fallacy to believe that slavery in the US would have continued indefinitely -- making it the only western country to do so. And the last time I checked, there was nothing that prevented the CSA constitution from being amended.
http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/
Beautiful website.
Gruffudd was very good as Hornblower.
Just picked up an interesting book on the topic, Finding God in the Story of Amazing Grace by Jim Ware and Kurt Bruner.
I know some of the people involved in the promotion of this film. I think you'll be surprised.
I recommended it to our church last night.
What irks me is the forgetfulness of the large scale of slavery.
It was almost universal, its abolition arose in the West and spread from here.
Instead of Western Civ. getting credit for stopping slavery, we get the blame for it.
Interesting thought.. since Socialism is Slavery by Government..
How can you be taxed on stuff you OWN... like property tax..
Paying RENT to the government for "owning" it..
The delusion and denial is great in socialist countrys..
Like Canada, United Kingdom, URP and increasing the United States..
Slavery has indeed been renamed.. like communists are now progressives..
I plan to see the film this week.
That was a very good miniseries on A&E that was spread over three seasons. The first season was eight hours, the last installment was four hours. I'd recommend to those interested to check with their interlibrary loan system to see if copies are available for borrowing from a library in your system.
Just saw it. Good movie. Decent sized crowd.
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