“In a revival of religion, there are involved both the glory of God, so far
as it respects the government of this world, and the salvation of men . . . .
The Church must take right ground in regard to politics. Do not suppose
that I am going to preach a political sermon, or that I wish to have you join
in getting up a Christian party in politics. . . .
Christians have been exceedingly guilty in this matter. But the time has
come when they must act differently. As on the subjects of Slavery and
Temperance, so on this subject the Church must act rightly or the country
will be ruined. . . .
The Churches must take right ground on the subject of Slavery. . . .
Christians can no more take neutral ground on this subject, since it has
come up for discussion, than they can take neutral ground on the subject
of the sanctification of the Sabbath. It [slavery] is a great national sin.”
Charles Grandison Finney, Revival Lectures, XV, 1825–1835
1. Finney’s views in the excerpt on slavery would find the greatest support
from whom among the following?
(A) Thomas Jefferson and others who owned enslaved people
(B) Andrew Jackson and others who did not focus on the slavery issue
(C) John C. Calhoun and others who advocated for slavery
(D) John Quincy Adams and others who supported steps to end slavery
2. Finney’s assertions were most closely related to those of
(A) supporters of a spiritual awakening during the 18th century
(B) Enlightenment thinkers from the late 18th century
(C) revolutionaries during the fight for colonial independence
(D) warhawks during the War of 1812
1. (D) John Quincy Adams and others who supported steps to end slavery
2. (A) supporters of a spiritual awakening during the 18th century