This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make them rich indeed.

Topics: Money & Possessions, Faith & Trust, Relationships & Family

Patrick Henry

Patrick Henry (1736–1799) war ein US-amerikanischer Rechtsanwalt, Gouverneur von Virginia und führender Staatsmann der Amerikanischen Revolution. Er wurde durch seinen Ausruf „Gebt mir Freiheit oder gebt mir den Tod!“ sowie seinen Einsatz für die Bill of Rights berühmt, hielt jedoch zeitlebens selbst Sklaven, was er brieflich als Sünde und Widerspruch zum christlichen Glauben benannte. Für Bibelleser verdeutlicht er das Eintreten für die Bibel als Grundlage bürgerlicher Freiheit bei gleichzeitigem sichtbarem Bruch zwischen ethischem Anspruch und gelebter Praxis.

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