Slave owners introduced slaves to a distorted version of Christianity that taught complete obedience to one's master and to Whites in general led to salvation and eternal happiness. To do otherwise (such as questioning slavery) would be to question God's will, resulting in everlasting damnation.

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Slave owners did indeed introduce a distorted version of Christianity to their slaves, often emphasizing obedience and subservience as a path to salvation. This was intended to reinforce the slave owners' authority and suppress any potential resistance or criticism of the institution of slavery.

Slave Owners Introduced Slaves to a Distorted Version of Christianity