While Mr. Turners ideas were of honorable intentions, ( so we think) , one could point out the mental status of this persons actions. I also would like to know who taught him the christian ways and who was apart of his upbringing and what their ideals were. As we know many christian's do not spare the rod; to include his enslavement, lack of social interactions, and a huge contributor may have been lack of proper nutrition with can lead to many aliments alone. Now whether his reasons for commiting the mass murders was indeed the voice of a spirit or just a story to cover his tracks , knowing that many at the time were very strong in their christian beliefs and the word of God, this does not excuse the fact that what his did was on his own terms. This story brings light to many current events and how we can study history to prevent future incidents. Thank you for the lesson and thought provoking reading material, Professor.

This sentence strikes me as one of guidance. Reiterating the important of goodwill and morals. However, it also leads to the fact that every man is a sinner and no one can escape the permanence of death.