The whole point of this post is that the Republican party was not founded specifically to fight slavery. It is not the 'party of God'. It is nothing more than another political party, one that I might add has forgotten the meaning of the term conservative.
I never calimed it was founded "specifically to fight slavery". Abolistionists were mostly Quakers and there were many who were very involved in the 'founding'.
As the article states the beginnings were complex and coalitions were formed among several groups.
I never claimed it was 'the Party of God'.....
My apologies then. Your post 3 stated the party was founded by abolitionists. I understood, mistakenly, you were stating that was its main purpose.
I never claimed it was 'the Party of God'..
No, you did not. However too many claim that it is.