'''John Brown''' (May 9, 1800-December 2, 1859) was a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[abolitionist]] whose devotion to the cause of ending [[slavery]] cost made him a key figure in the years leading up to the [[Civil War]]. Unlike some other abolitionists, Brown believed that the use of violence was morally justifiable in the fight against slavery. He was born into a [[Christian]] family, and was taught from a young age that slavery was incompatible with the message of the [[Bible]]. <ref>http://www.civilwarhome.com/johnbrownbio.htm</ref> | '''John Brown''' (May 9, 1800-December 2, 1859) was a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[abolitionist]] whose devotion to the cause of ending [[slavery]] cost made him a key figure in the years leading up to the [[Civil War]]. Unlike some other abolitionists, Brown believed that the use of violence was morally justifiable in the fight against slavery. He was born into a [[Christian]] family, and was taught from a young age that slavery was incompatible with the message of the [[Bible]]. <ref>http://www.civilwarhome.com/johnbrownbio.htm</ref> |