Sickening …WatchThis TN Lawmaker Tries to Justify Slavery With the Bible

WatchThis TN Lawmaker Tries to Justify Slavery With the Bible — Justin Pearson Shuts Her Down A Tennessee lawmaker shocked the chamber by trying to defend slavery using the Bible — and Justin Pearson didn’t hold back. Republican Rep. Michele Reneau cited scripture in a debate about slavery, prompting Democratic Rep. Justin J. Pearson of Memphis to deliver a sharp, no-nonsense response. Pearson called out the misuse of religion to defend one of the darkest chapters in American history, reminding everyone that faith should never be twisted to justify oppression. The clip is going viral online, with viewers praising Pearson for shutting down the attempt to rationalize slavery with precision and passion. #JustinPearson #SlaveryDebate #BibleControversy TennesseePolitics Video: Tennessee House of Representatives