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ON DECEMBER 6th, 1865, the 13th Amendment is ratified, thus abolishing slavery.
Even before our nation existed, slavery was in the world. In Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, in one form or another, certain peoples have unwillingly been at the mercy of another. And, in as many lands, there have been both those who have approved of the act and those opposed it.
In the United States, slavery was one cause for the American Civil War. With the free states in control of the outcome, the time for its abolishment was near. However, in order to do so, it had to be enacted into law. December 6th, 1865 was that date.
------------------------- The Thirteenth Amendment Section 1: Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Section 2: Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." ------------------------- As Christians, we can appreciate when freedom is given to those held in bondage. At one time, we too were held captive to the master of sin. We were enslaved at birth. But, by the grace of God, we have been set free by the loving act of Jesus on the hill of Calvary. As we continue through the day, let's not forget the freedom we have.
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