In part-one we witnessed the rocky beginnings of a very unlikely friendship between Mr. Roberts and the famous Christian abolitionist William Wilberforce, because of Mr. Roberts’ openness and giving opportunity for a hearing. Why did this have such an effect on Wilberforce? Openness One of the greatest trust-robbers in any relationship is the
It was a letter that demanded an immediate answer. After a hectic day in Parliament, the fifty-one year-old, Christian statesman William Wilberforce was brought to a halt by a letter charging him with “deceiving people”. The charge certainly demanded a response. A duel in the streets? War of words posted in letters to the