This book represents a sampling of how many communities through America were founded by descendants of slaves; slave masters and some of the slave master’s children; and also other slaves bought from other states and nations in the world (mostly Africa). These slaves developed a social economic cultural; religious life that rivals any nation or people. It documents their experiences and represents a continuum of determined people to survive in a hostile and changing environment in the total world. A great portion of the information for this book grew out of history passed on to the grandchildren by James P. Garland and by his daughter; Laura Garland; and her husband; Robert Shavers. Also; it is hoped that this text may be useful to unrelated members of the Garland Community who may be able to find a context for understanding and remembering their own related past.
#2041149 in Books Daniel Becker Becker Daniel C 2011-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .43 x 5.98l; .62 #File Name: 0983190305188 pagesPersonhood A Pragmatic Guide to Prolife Victory in the 21st Century and the Return to First Principles in Politics
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A review of "Personhood" by Daniel BeckerBy Brigid Yeager"Personhood - A Pragmatic Guide to Prolife Victory in the 21st Century and the Return to First Principles in Politics" is a double-whammy for the pro-life activist - an honest and truthful look at why moral compromise is not an option and the practical real-life history of how this approach can succeed. Becker discusses the history of pro-life activism and why the "lesser of two evils" strategy in American politics has resulted in a practical failure of the goal of making abortion illegal as it was for the majority of American history. So is there a possibility of victory after 40 years of legalized abortion? The legal definition of `personhood' is the answer; as Becker defines as the `biblical' definition of personhood - that all human life is sacred; in that all human life bears the image of God; the Creator. A veteran of Georgia state politics; Becker traces the history of the pro-life movement in the state; including his own run for office and his controversial campaign strategy; as well as the re-dedication of the movement to a no compromise stance for all incumbents and candidates and the subsequent legal successes in the state to date since pursuing the establishment of biblical `Personhood.' This is a practical and inspiring must-read for all those who work for the protection of the lives of the unborn in America.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Perspective on a World Changing ViewBy kingslayerThis book cuts to the heart of the abortion debate...the Unborn is a Person and deserving of Legal Protection. Especially engaging is the history of Christians defending the defenseless; and the fallacies of the Age of Enlightenment. Let every person who considers themselves to be "Pro-Life" consider the Personhood of the Unborn; and stop wasting valuable resources on incremental legislation that has only served to entrench the abortion agenda when the judicial abuse of power in Roe V. Wade is seen for what is is and overturned. Thanks for the thought provoking book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fail proof Prolife victoryBy Kevin WilliamsThe reason I call Daniel Becker's directives fail proof is because he calls on us to have a simple faith in the faithfulness of God and His word. As president of Georgia Right to Life he has paved the way to pro life victory after pro life victory by an uncompromising stand upon Scripture and Him who inspired it. Daniel Becker to me is one the people Leonard Ravenhill spoke of when addressing ministers stated: "One of these days some simple soul is going to pick up God's word and read it and believe it and then we are ALL going to be embarrassed! We have adopted the convenient theory that the Bible is to be explained; whereas first and foremost it is to be believed and then obeyed!" Read "Personhood" It cleared up my misconceptions about this stratagy. In fact I bought 45 copies to give out.
