William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was a truly inspiring man. An evangelical Christian, he was the key voice that led to the abolition of Slavery in the British Empire, which then led it's ultimate abolition worldwide. Abolishing slavery was, according to Wilberforce's critics, impractical, idealistic and fantastically uneconomic. But Wilberforce was convinced that Slavery was an evil that needed to be eradicated, and was finally fulfilled a mere three days before his death.
What would have happened if William Wilberforce had followed the conventional wisdom of today and kept his religious beliefs separate from his political opinions?, or not tried to "impose his beliefs on others"?, or had allowed the desire to be "relevant", "tolerant" and "popular" to outweigh any desire to stand for what was right?
This is a fascinating look at William Wilberforce's life. The energy, persistence and unashamedly evangelical faith is a shining example to all Christians today. The parallels for the Christian today who holds the unpopular positions that following Christ entails, should be abundantly clear.
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William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was the key voice that led to the abolition of Slavery in the British Empire, and to its abolition worldwide. His was not a popular position, as critics said that abolishing slavery was impractical, idealistic and uneconomic, but Wilberforce was convinced that it was an evil that needed to be eradicated. His wish was fulfilled three days before his death. Yet what would have happened if he had kept his religious beliefs separate from his political opinions? What if the politician's desire to be "relevant," "tolerant" and "popular" had outweighed that to stand for what was right? His energy, persistence and unashamedly evangelical faith is still a shining example.
Publisher 01/22/2004

William Wilberforce (1759-1833) was a truly inspiring man. An evangelical Christian, he was the key voice that led to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, which ten led it's ultimate abolition worldwide. Abolishing slavery wa, according to Wilberforce's critics, impractical, idealistic and fantastically uneconomic. But Wilberfoce was convinced that slavery was an evil that needed to be eradicated, and was finally fulfilled a mere three days before his death.
What would have happened if William Wilberforce had followed the conventional wisdom of today and kept his religious beliefs separted from his politacal opinions? Or not tried to "impose his beliefs on others"? Or had allowed the desilre to be "relevant", "tolerant", and "popular" to outweigh any desire to stand for what was right?
Publisher 12/07/2004

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ISBN: 9781857929164
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: CHRISTIAN FOCUS - published 15/10/2003
Format: Paperback