Question

In these excerpts, how do both men use god and religion to achieve their purpose? both men claim that good christians and enlightened individuals will support the abolishment of slavery. both men invoke god and use their christian faith to establish a common ground with their intended audiences. both men claim that slavery is the utmost of un-christian practices and that slaveholders are immoral. both men call on the grace of god to help them make their arguments and to be heard.

Answer 1

Referring to  the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.

I believe the answer is: Both men invoke God and use their Christian faith to establish a common ground with their intended audiences.
By doing this, they managed to conveys their message in a way that acceptable by their audiences. Most people would naturally rejected an idea if it directly insult their personal belief.

Answer 2

B) Both men invoke God and use their Christian faith to establish a common ground with their intended audiences.