Slavery Ordained of God

"Slavery Ordained of God" by F. A. Ross is a collection of writings from the 1800s that tries to defend slavery using religious ideas. The book includes speeches and letters where Ross tries to show that slavery, in some situations, is what God wanted. Ross argues that slavery can be good for everyone involved and that it should not be seen as a sin. He calls for people from the North and South to understand the Bible's teachings about slavery in order to bring the country together when there were big disagreements. The book begins with Ross explaining that he wants to talk about slavery as a Christian. In a speech to a church group, he questions the North's belief that slavery is always wrong. He wants people to rethink how masters and slaves relate to each other, saying that it can be helpful and morally acceptable. Ross thinks Christians from both sides of the country should try to understand each other better about slavery and find religious reasons for peace during a troubled time.