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The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, 1807

Abolition, Slavery and Evangelicals25 March 2007 marks the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. This provides an opportunity for churches and communities to remember, reflect upon, and ask the right questions about slavery and its legacy.

As difficult as the corporate and public memory of slavery is, we need to learn lessons for today, for ‘slavery’ is still with us. Millions of people are caught up in human trafficking. They are bought and sold, used in bonded labour and exploited as sex slaves.

Evangelicals played a significant role in the abolition of the slave trade, as well as in the abolition of slavery itself. Because of their religious beliefs and values they were leading philanthropists, contributing significantly to welfare provision and social reform in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. We want to encourage churches and Christian leaders to use the bicentenary to reflect upon many of the key events and personalities that finally contributed to ending both the transatlantic slave trade and slavery itself. Let’s not forget the struggles of brave men, women, and the masses of ordinary people who fought against this brutal and immoral trade.

We also encourage churches to use the bicentenary to remember the rich tradition of evangelical social action. It is a timely reminder of the need for Christians to actively “promote justice and compassion for the poor, vulnerable and oppressed”, as advocated in the Alliance’s recent Faith & Nation report.

Useful resources / websites:

  • Resources on... The Abolition of the Slave Trade Act
    A list of resources for churches on the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, including Bible study materials, worship resources, children's teaching materials, multimedia and useful websites. Compiled by the Alliance's Information and Resources Centre.
  • Miles to go
    While the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act is definitely worth celebrating, we’re not there yet.
    An Article by Rich Cline in the March/April edition of idea magazine
  • Slavery, Abolition & Evangelicals Booklet PDF format (opens in a new window)
    Commemoration of the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, 1807
    by Dr. R. David Muir, Evangelical Alliance, Public Policy Director.
  • Set All Free (opens in a new window)
    Established by Churches Together in England to commemorate the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act in 2007 in ways which challenge modern society to engage with Christian values.
  • Stop the Traffik (opens in a new window)
    A global coalition of organisations working together to fight against people trafficking; by raising awareness on a subject that is little known or understood Stop the Traffik will call for change and freedom.
  • Faith and Nation Report PDF format (opens in a new window)
    ‘Faith and Nation’ gives 100 recommendations on areas as diverse as religious liberty, the environment, and constitutional matters.
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