Sojourner Truth - Faith, Strength, Freedom #usa #facts #americanhistory #history #christianity

One lesser-known anecdote from American Christianity involves **Sojourner Truth**, the African American abolitionist and women’s rights activist. Born into slavery in New York, she escaped to freedom in 1826 and became a deeply religious Christian. But what’s fascinating is her vision, often described as a spiritual calling, that led her to become a powerful preacher and public speaker.

In 1843, Sojourner Truth felt called by God to leave New York and travel across the country preaching about abolition, women’s rights, and her Christian faith. She adopted the name "Sojourner Truth" to reflect her belief that she was on a divine mission to "declare the truth to the people." This journey was especially bold, as it was rare for a Black woman to speak publicly, especially one advocating for both racial and gender equality. Her deep Christian faith, her resilience, and her willingness to challenge injustice were rooted in her understanding of God’s message of liberation for all.

During her travels, Sojourner Truth reportedly confronted both racists and skeptics head-on. In one famous instance, she challenged an audience that doubted her womanhood and strength. She bared her arm, displaying the scars left from her years of slavery, saying, “I have plowed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me!” Her faith and conviction left a lasting impact on the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements, and she became a symbol of strength and unwavering faith in God’s justice.

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