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The First Martyr of the Abolition Movement: Elisha Lovejoy

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made AmericaToday, Robert shares the story of Elisha Lovejoy, a minister, journalist, and outspoken opponent of slavery who used his printing press to speak out against one of the greatest injustices in American history—and paid for it with his life. 

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