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I thought this was a really interesting article: ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/was-george-whitefield-a-christianI think there are a lot of folks in our tribe who could (and should) walk through the same questions and thoughts about MLK and his legacy, both his good and his seemingly unrepentant sin.

Whitefield was wise enough to see that slavery was not going to end in his lifetime. And like most people of his day who opposed slavery, he favored gradual emancipation. Thus, he saw no conflict in taking the approach of meeting slaves right where they were at, in slavery. By working within the system, he demonstrated how a Christian slave owner should treat his slaves. His example was key in bringing about a more paternalistic approach to the system in North America. To those in the church who would now seek to throw Whitfield under the bus, I say that none of them could hold a candle to the man's life and ministry. If we could find anywhere is Apostolic writing where slavery in condemned and Christian slaveholders are commanded to free their slaves, then I'd be the first to question Whitfield. But no such admonitions were given by the Apostles. Thus, attacks on Whitfield are no more justified than attacks on Jefferson. Dave, none of my comments here are addressed towards you. I realize you are simply opening a discussion. Interestingly, I studied this topic in-depth in one of my graduate courses

Was George Whitefield a Christian?

I think George Whitefield was no more of a Christian than Martin Luther King. Where each ended up after their sinning is only a good guess.When we look back on David's life the only difference between him and the above mentioned was his repentant heart.The white evangelical whitewashing now not only looks back in history to whitewash but they whitewash in the present.

Using this line of reasoning we could ask the question of Paul based on the scriptures belowWas Paul saved?1 Corinthians 7:20At a certain time, God chose to speak to you so that you came to Christ. So, each of you should continue as you were then.21 You may have been a slave when God spoke to you. That does not matter. But you may have the chance to become a free person. If you do, then use it.22 Sometimes the *Lord chooses a slave to belong to him. Then, that slave becomes the *Lord’s free person. In the same way, when a free person comes to Christ, he becomes Christ’s slave.23 God has bought you and he has paid the price for you. So, do not let anyone else make you their slave.24 My friends, who are like brothers to me, each one of you should live for God. He put you where you were. Then he spoke to you. So, each of you should continue as you were then.

It's clear that my previous statements to you about avoiding personal attacks are not being heard. Please accept this post as your

I apologize for being too personal

Re: Was George Whitefield a Christian?

The article references the verse in Exodus 21, which I personally think is a lot more applicable to American chattel slavery than verses in Ephesians, etc. The Bible does not say it is a sin to own a slave, but it does identify manstealing as a cruel and wicked sin in both the OT and the NT (Romans 1

It's clear you don't see it as an attack. I'm trying to let you know, as someone who is working in good faith to keep you on this forum, that it was a personal attack and your approach needs to change if you want to keep posting here.