Given the story of Exodus and the whole reason that Moses and God worked so hard to free the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt - how is it possible that God and Moses both forgot to put in a commandment that said "Thou Shalt Not Commit Slavery"? Doesn't that suggest that God did not write the 10 Commandments but, rather, that they were written by Men who thought Slavery was natural and normal? To the people of the time freeing all slaves would have been as crazy an idea as freeing all horses. It won't have occurred to them.
2006-10-04 08:21:19 · 9 answers · asked by Alan 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
because they had slaves too probably
2006-10-04 08:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by PuesYo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(There are 613 "commandments" in Judaism.) Slavery was never forbidden, but you will find God's laws for slavery throughout the Bible. "Slaves" must be treated as family members. Slaves and work animals must be given a day of rest on the sabbath. Slaves must be freed on the 7th year with enough resources for survival. I think the first commandment about being treated as family pretty much covers everything! Unfortunately, Christians are not bound by the law. Jesus certainly didn't do any favors for American slaves in the South!
Not only does the Bible demand protection for the "slaves," it holds leaders accountable. Sometimes "turning the other cheek" and "love your neighbor" doesn't do the trick! Fortunately our American forefathers had the good sense to include justice.
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2006-10-04 15:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Egyptians didn't honor or believe in the 10 Commandents, so what good would it be to include a ban on slavery? We are all slaves to something from time to time, even when we don't want to admit it. When we are obedient to God, loving Him, we are free from that slavery. Jesus said the most important command was to love God with all of our being.
2006-10-04 15:24:39 · answer #3 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The 10 commandments are all about loving your fellow humans as much as you love yourself! It goes with out saying that slavery does not fit in with that train of thought. God does not even "own" us. He gives us free will to make our life one of redemption or damnation. He would not need to tell us that trying to own another is wrong if we loved our brother as ourself.
2006-10-04 15:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by withhope14 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible promotes working to provide for family and life. The modern-day equivilant of slavery is employment.
The Bible does condemn unrighteous cruelty, however. For that, cruel slave owners and cruel empoyers will answer to God.
There were (are) many slave owners (employers) who were (are) benevolent.
"Love thy neighbor as you love yourself" covers it as onpart of the greatest commandment. It's the basis of the golden rule.
2006-10-04 15:27:34 · answer #5 · answered by Bob L 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because if they had, the Bible would be known as (this space intentionally left blank).
The bible was invented by the rich & powerful to justify their use of power. And, to keep poor people in their places.
The Ten Commandments do not prohibit rape, either.
2006-10-04 15:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by Left the building 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it was not written in the ten commandment that thou shall not commit slavery.
2006-10-04 15:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by ATM 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because the bibles 's only purpose is to promote slavery
you ether obey ur master or you end up in that lake of fire
2006-10-04 15:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by Truthasarous rex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, right. 8 of the 10 aren't even illegal. They also don't include rape, molestation, arson, and physical abuse. But whatever you do, DON'T FORGET THE SABBATH !!!!
2006-10-04 15:24:08 · answer #9 · answered by Kenny ♣ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋