In British North America, enslaved black men and women were often excluded from religious services out of the belief that Christianized slaves might seek to gain freedom.

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This was a common practice in British North America. Enslaved black people were often prevented from practicing Christianity because slave owners feared that they would be inspired to seek freedom and rebel against their masters. However, some enslaved individuals did manage to attend religious services secretly or with the permission of their owners.

In British North America, Enslaved Black Men and Women Were