In both of the writings by Douglass and Stowe, the question is raised concerning the existence of God. On page 1790 while watching the sails of the ships on Chesapeake Bay Douglass cries out for God to save him and grant him freedom and then states, "Is there any God?" On pages 2330 in response to Mr. Wison's suggestion to trust in the Lord, George replies, "Is there a God to trust in?…There's a God for you, but is there any for us?" This question reverberates throughout both works. Slaves were looked upon as things or objects to be bought and sold, not as human beings with souls. Therefore, since they were not human, there could not be any inhumane treatment of these non-soul creatures. So, in essence, the white slaveholders created a system where there was no God for slaves. W....

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