Action Quote by Jefferson Davis
“If slavery be a sin, it is not yours. It does not rest on your action for its origin, on your consent for its existence. It is a common law right to property in the service of man; its origin was Divine decree.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Confederate Congress, 1861
Slavery is presented as a divine right and common law, deflecting personal responsibility.
In simple terms: Slavery justified by divine decree.
Key Takeaway
Question moral justifications.
Themes
ethics
history
law
Mood
critical
historical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- activism
- policy debate
Key Concepts
theology
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societies justify oppression?
- What role does law play in morality?
A Different Perspective
Divine justification is historically contested.
