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  1. Oct 2020
    1. would be irresistible, for there is something in the heart of man which will bend under moral suasion. There is a swift witness for truth in his bosom, which will respond to truth when it is uttered with calmness and dignity. If you could obtain but six signatures to such a petition in only one state, I would say, send up that petition, and be not in the least discouraged by the scoffs, and jeers of the heartless, or the resolution of the house to lay it on the tabl

      Now that she has crated a common ground and argued her case she calls women to action. Giving them a plan to execute that will help the cause.

    2. , “this self evident truth that all men are created equal, and that they have certain inalienable rights among which are, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” It

      The tone here changes to political. She brings not only the moral issue above but now says this is the belief held in your Constitution.

    3. of union which bound us together as members of the same community, and members of the same religious denomination, you were generous enough to give me credit, for sincerity as a Christian, t

      She is showing a bond with the reader from a common religious core. I think this was a great way to get her message to other women who might look differently at her views.

  2. Sep 2020
    1. There will always be times in history where a movement can be polluted by outside issues. I think of this as similar to the visions seen by Joseph Smith. The second Great awakening was a moment in time where we can look back and see some positive things but then realize that there may have been a false profit that skewed the message. The same could be said for Nat Turner. I think this is an example of mental illness and the grandiose ideas that can accompany certain diagnosis. It is unfortunate that things like this can cast a shadow onto the good.