Wilberforce was convinced of the importance of religion, morality, and education. He championed causes and campaigns such as the Society for the Suppression of Vice, British missionary work in India, the creation of a free colony in Sierra Leone, the foundation of the Church Mission Society, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. His underlying conservatism led him to support politically and socially controversial legislation and resulted in criticism that he was ignoring injustices at home while campaigning for the enslaved abroad. ~wiki This man like Lincoln aided in ending slavery the wicked were making a profit off the backs of human souls and oppressing them.  There is no need for cruelty, and we should all work in order to eat. If one is wealthy, the work should be helping those less fortunate to find Jesus and purpose in their lives. A movie was done about his lifes… Read moreWilliam Wilberforce Made the Appointed Times List