But the Unitarianism of those times, even the Unitarianism of Channing, was very different from that of to-day.
Theodore Parker and Channing have been the greatest leaders.
Channing became active in the cause of abolition in 1835, and Wendell Phillips a little later.
Channing (1790-1856) until 1821, contributing essays and criticisms which attracted wide attention.
Channing (q.v.), whom Martineau had called " the inspirer of his youth," Theodore Parker had succeeded, introducing more radical ideas as to religion and a more drastic criticism of sacred history.
