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Old Mon Oct 24, 2005, 02:17pm
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Originally posted by Jerry
Garth,
As you know, being a Senior Umpire, we officials need to be versed on a wide variety of topics!

Your dissertation didn't mention it . . . but slavery was quite legal in the United States until the mid - 1800's. Hardly a reason for Newton to feel too much remorse; as you've pointed out. Much less a reason to write a song based on his personal feelings. The contest idea sounds more like the truth.

It is curious on why so many AA groups use "Amazing Grace" as their anthem though.

Jerry
However, Newton was British and lived in London. Slavery was abolished in Great Britain in 1772 and without bloodshed.
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