Rather than defending the dignity of black people, American Christians at this time chose to turn a blind eye to the separation of families, the scarring of bodies, the starvation of stomachs, and the generational trauma of slavery. Some deliberately chose to shield themselves from the atrocities occurring in their own country, state, and community. Others witnessed slavery in action but chose not to confront it, preferring the political and financial advantages that came with human bondage instead of decrying the dehumanization they saw.
