22. Robert Darwin Raised Charles to Think Freely
Robert and Susannah Darwin did not follow the values placed on society. They followed their morals and values. For instance, the family did not agree with the institution of slavery. In fact, Robert’s parents openly opposed slavery and became well-known for this stance.
Even though Charles and his siblings became baptized in the Anglican St Chad’s Church as society believed they should be, they attended the Unitarian chapel until their mother’s death. Robert continued to teach his children to think for themselves, no matter what society believed. While Robert remained quiet about his opposing beliefs, Charles spoke openly.