2 of 2

Contemporary historians have argued that this appeal blinded Britain to the excesses perpetrated under its colonial aegis and slowed further reform. (We British are certainly too noble be exploiting the natives.) But without that sense of character, little reform would have happened at all.

Likewise, little reform would have happened without faith in God. The Better Hour makes this clear in many ways, from the role faith played in launching Wilberforce into the long struggle, to the supportive role it played for him and his network of friends, to the sustaining power of faith for the slaves themselves. This is one story in which religion—Christian faith—plays a natural and positive role throughout.

Check your local listings for details, or find broadcast info here or here.

© David Neff 2007, subject to licensing agreement with Christianity Today International. All rights reserved. Click for reprint information.

first page |  2 of 2