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Redemption of Christian slaves by Catholic monks.

Catholic Church And Slavery

Catholic Church And Slavery This article covers the relationship between Catholic Church and slavery in detail. The issue of slavery was historically treated with concern by the Catholic Church. Throughout most of human history, slavery has been practiced and accepted by many cultures and religions around the world, including ancient Rome. Certain passages in...

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African-American Folktales

African-American Folktales African-American folktales are the storytelling and oral history of enslaved African Americans during the 1700-1900s. Many are unique to the African-American culture, while others are influenced by African, European, and Native American tales. See also: African Folktales Overview African-American folktales are a storytelling tradition based in Africa containing...

Worshippers at Holy Angel Catholic Church on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, by John H. White, 1973.

Black Church

Black Church The term Black Church refers to the body of Christian congregations and denominations in the United States that minister predominantly to African-Americans, as well as their collective traditions and members. The term can also refer to individual congregations. While most black congregations belong to predominantly African-American Protestant denominations,...

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Christian Views On Slavery

Christian Views On Slavery Christian views on slavery are varied regionally, historically and spiritually. Slavery in various forms has been a part of the social environment for much of Christianity’s history, spanning well over eighteen centuries. In the early years of Christianity, slavery was an established feature of the economy and society...

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Black History Month

Black History Month Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed unofficially in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom....

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Racism: The Destruction of Humanity

Racism: The Destruction of Humanity In the April 1992 issue of Scientific American, Allan C. Wilson and Rebecca L. Cann published a study of DNA samples taken from people around the world. They write: ‘Our genetic comparisons convince us that all humans today can be traced along maternal lines of...

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Joseph

Prophet Joseph Joseph (יוֹסֵף meaning “Increase”, Yosef, يوسف‎, Yūsuf) is an important figure in the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, he rose to become vizier, the second most powerful man in Egypt next to Pharaoh, where his presence and office caused Israel to leave Canaan and settle in Egypt. Pharaoh gave him the...

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Passover

What Is Passover? Passover, also called Pesach (חַג הַפֶּסַח Ḥag hapPesaḥ), is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, which occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, the first month of Aviv, or spring. The word Pesach or Passover can also refer to the Korban Pesach, the paschal lamb that was offered when the Temple in Jerusalem stood;...

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Persecution Of Muslims By Meccans

Persecution Of Muslims By Meccans This article covers Persecution of Muslims by Meccans. In the early days of Islam at Mecca, the new Muslims were often subjected to abuse and persecution. The persecution lasted for 12 years beginning from the advent of Islam to Hegira. Muhammad preached Islam secretly for 3 years. Then, he openly...

"Joseph Reveals Himself to HIs Brothers" by Joseph Cornelius (Wikimedia).

The Story Of Joseph In The Holy Qur’an

The Story Of Joseph In The Holy Qur’an This article covers the story of Joseph in the Holy Qur’an. It has been adapted from the Surah 12. Yusuf (Joseph). We do relate unto you the most beautiful of stories, in that We reveal to you this (portion of) The Holy...

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The Story Of Joseph

The Story Of Joseph: Islamic View This article covers the story of Joseph from an Islamic view. This is the most detailed and fascinating story in the Holy Book, involving both human weaknesses such as jealousy, hatred, pride, passion, deception, intrigue, cruelty, and terror as well as noble qualities such...