Christianity of Christ vs. Christianity of Slaveholders

From Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
Douglass draws a sharp distinction between true Christianity and the hypocritical 'slaveholding religion' of America, especially in the Appendix added to clarify his views.
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Between the Christianity of this land, and the Christianity of Christ, I recognize the widest possible difference.' Calls slaveholding religion 'a mere covering for the most horrid crimes.
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Covey described as a 'professor of religion -- a pious soul -- a member and a class-leader in the Methodist church.'

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