2006-09-09 11:09:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The epistle writers used the word slave to emphasize their servitude to Christ but epistles are not scripture.
2006-09-09 11:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Slavery was very much the norm way back when. So that would explain alot.
Also, when we say we are "slaves to Christ" or "slaves to the Gospel," we understand the connotations. We deicate our lives to our Creator & the accomplishing of His purposes.
More worrisome would be if we were actually TREATED as slaves. We're not. We're free to come & go as we please, within the guidelines.
If you put serious thought into, everyone is a slave to something, even if it's their own minds.
I find it wonderful to be able to choose to serve a Master who's already displayed His love for me, & I have no qualms about serving Him indefinitely.
2006-09-09 18:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the bible was written by men. the biggest a holes in the universe. I know cause I'm one of them. I'm makin jokes but seriously. Think about it. It was a way of keeping the people under control through the church which was in bed with the dictators of that time. You can still see that crap today if you look
2006-09-09 18:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't require it, it was the norm back in those days. The Bible uses it to illustrate points, since everyone in those days were familiar with slavery.
2006-09-09 18:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by Exodus 20:1-17 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not just Christianity. Islam as well.
2006-09-09 18:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is answered in the same writings of Neitzsche you took the question from.
2006-09-09 18:13:07 · answer #6 · answered by neil s 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because Christians are too afraid to take control of their own lives instead of letting a dusty old book make all of their decisions for them.
2006-09-09 18:11:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I have no idea what you just asked.
2006-09-09 18:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋