Junior Science Refresher this is science magazine in india published this is article page no 79 so the constitution doesnt mention a separation of church and state. history proves the united states was founded as a christian nation. and the real thomas jefferson doesnt work out as a patron saint of those who seek to remove god from this nations daily life. why do the lies continue? truth is on the side of angels not agendas.the underground railroads last stop in the slave-holding state of delaware was located on shipley street in wilmington at the home of a quaker merchant named thomas garrett. over 2700 runaway slaves were given safe harbor there before making their way to the free states of pennsylvania and new jersey. garretts passionate commitment to the abolition of slavery would cost him a great deal over the course of his life. maryland authorities went so far as to offer $10000.00 for his arrest. in 1848 federal court fines bankrupted him forcing him accept the charity of his abolitionist friends to stay in business. during the civil war his life was in constant danger so that he had to be guarded by african-american volunteers. but throughout his trials garrett never wavered from his principled stand again the evils of slavery. though thomas garret is today recognized as one of delawares most honored citizens he was in fact born in upper darby pennsylvania in august of 1789. garretts parents instilled in him a respect for human freedom at an early age by hiding runaway slaves on the family farm. when garrett was a young man a family servant was kidnapped and forced into slavery. garrett managed to track the familys friend and employ down and affect an escape but the incident left an indelible impression junior science refresher magazine.
No comments:
Post a Comment