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King Charles Acknowledges Slavery While Christians Recall the Faith That Ended It
Faith Facts
- Christian William Wilberforce led Britain’s decades-long fight to abolish the slave trade.
- Evangelical reformers argued that all people are created in God’s image and therefore equal.
- The British Parliament, influenced by these believers, outlawed the slave trade in 1807 and slavery itself in 1833.
King Charles III has publicly recognized Britain’s historic involvement in the slave trade, prompting renewed calls for reparations. The remarks have reignited discussion about how nations should reckon with past sins while guarding against selective memory.
Christians agree that the buying and selling of human beings is an abomination. Scripture declares that God “has made from one blood every nation of men” and commands His people to defend the oppressed.
Yet believers also remember that the same Christian faith that once failed to restrain the evil of slavery later supplied the moral conviction needed to end it.
“The battle against the slave trade was a battle fought by Christians,”
notes Lois Mclatchie-Miller, underscoring that evangelical conviction, not secular ideology, ultimately prevailed in Parliament.
William Wilberforce and his Clapham Sect allies prayed, petitioned, and persisted for nearly fifty years until both the trade and the institution itself were outlawed throughout much of the British Empire. Their campaign was rooted in the biblical truth that every person bears the image of God and therefore possesses inherent dignity.
“We must tell the whole story,”
Mclatchie-Miller writes, “lest we forget that the same gospel that exposes sin also provides the remedy.”
Today’s conversations about historical guilt often ignore this redemptive chapter. A full account honors the suffering of the enslaved while celebrating the Christian witness that helped set captives free.
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Faith Facts
- The number of evangelical churches in Egypt has grown by about a quarter over the past 15 years.
- Rev. Dr. Andrea Zaki reports that relations between Egypt’s evangelical community and the state have improved dramatically in a positive way over the past decade.
- Egypt’s evangelical believers continue to affirm their full citizenship while holding firmly to their Christian faith and identity.
The Protestant Community of Egypt is reporting measurable progress as the number of evangelical congregations rises across the country. Leaders credit both grassroots faithfulness and an improved climate of state recognition for the increase.
“Part of the Egyptian fabric”
Rev. Dr. Andrea Zaki, president of the Protestant Community of Egypt, said the evangelical movement has become an accepted thread in national life. He emphasized that believers are not seeking special privileges, but simply the freedom to worship and serve as equal citizens.
“Our relationship with the state has improved dramatically in a positive way over the past decade,”
Dr. Zaki stated, pointing to clearer legal pathways for building and registering churches. He described the shift as both practical and symbolic, allowing congregations to focus on ministry rather than bureaucratic obstacles.
Church leaders are also investing in the next generation, teaching young believers that Christian citizenship means active contribution to Egyptian society. Programs in education, healthcare, and community service are expanding as churches seek to live out their faith through tangible acts of love.
“We are not guests here,”
Dr. Zaki added, underscoring that evangelicals have deep roots in Egypt and intend to remain a constructive presence for years to come. He expressed hope that continued cooperation with authorities will safeguard religious freedom for all Egyptians.
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Faith Facts
- Christian woman rescued after four years in ADF captivity
- Ugandan forces freed her from sexual abuse and forced conversion
- Her faith endured despite relentless pressure to abandon Christ
A Christian woman abducted by Allied Democratic Forces fighters during an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2022 has been rescued by Ugandan soldiers, ending more than four years of captivity marked by sexual abuse and pressure to abandon her faith.
Ugandan troops located the woman and secured her release from the terrorist group known for its brutal tactics against Christians and civilians in the region. The ADF, an Islamist militant group, has long targeted believers in eastern Congo and western Uganda.
Her liberation marks a rare victory against the ADF, which continues to operate across the porous border between the two nations. The woman endured repeated abuse and coercion yet held fast to her faith throughout her ordeal.
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Faith Facts
- Two opposing views on suffering dominate much of modern Christianity.
- One view teaches that God promises constant health, wealth, and happiness.
- The other view insists that faithful living always means suffering and hardship.
Scripture presents a different picture, showing believers that both blessing and trial have their place in the Christian life.
King Solomon’s story provides a clear example of what happens when a person receives only blessings without any accompanying hardship.
“Two schools of thought dominate Christianity today.”
“One says God wants you rich, healthy and happy all the time.”
“The other says life is suffering.”
“Scripture holds a balance between the two, and King Solomon shows what happens when someone has nothing but blessings.”
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