Discussion (2) Secret Slave worshiping. Cpt 2 (pp 47 -55). By the eve of the Civil War, Christianity had pervaded the slave community. Not all slaves were Christian, nor were all those who accepted Christianity members of a church, but the doctrines, symbols, and vision of life preached by Christianity were familiar to most. Discussion Requirements: Students will use the notes provided along with the textbook to discuss TWO of the topics, along with the attributes associated with the selected topics. 1. Slave Preachers 2. Spirituals