How did the great awakening affect the institution of slavery?

The Great Awakening, a religious revival movement in the 18th century, fostered a sense of individual spiritual experience and egalitarianism, which led some religious groups to challenge the institution of slavery. It promoted the idea that all individuals, regardless of race, had the potential for salvation, leading to increased abolitionist sentiments among certain denominations. However, while it inspired some to advocate for the rights of enslaved people, it did not uniformly lead to the abolition of slavery, as many slaveholders also embraced its teachings to justify their practices. Ultimately, the Great Awakening contributed to a growing moral conflict regarding slavery in America.