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Genesis chapter 17, verse 12
Exodus chapter 12 verse 43
Exodus Chapter 21, verse 1
Exodus Chapter 21, verse 20
Exodus Chapter 21, verse 32
Leviticus Chapter 22, verse 10
Leviticus Chapter 25, verse 44
Luke, Chapter 7, verse 2
Colossians, chapter 3, verse 22
2006-12-05 09:04:44 · 7 answers · asked by Fallen Angel X 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
because at the time slavery was a common practice. however, the slaves were usually treated better than the slaves of 300 years ago. Poor people often sold their children into slavery knowing that they would be taken care of better than they themselves could.
2006-12-05 09:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible does not specifically condemn the practice of slavery. It gives instructions on how slaves should be treated (Deuteronomy 15:12-15; Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1), but does not outlaw the practice altogether. Many see this as the Bible condoning all forms of slavery.
What many people fail to understand is that slavery in the Biblical times was very different from the slavery that was practiced in the past few centuries in many parts of the world. The slavery in the Bible was not based on race. People were not enslaved because of their nationality or the color of their skin. In Bible times, slavery was more of a social status. People sold themselves as slaves when they could not pay their debts or provide for their family. In New Testament times, sometimes doctors, lawyers, even politicians were slaves of someone else. Some people actually chose to be slaves so as to have all their needs provided for by their master.
The slavery of the past few centuries was often based exclusively on skin color. Black people were considered slaves because of their nationality – many slave owners truly believed black people to be “inferior human beings” to white people.
The Bible most definitely does condemn race-based slavery. Consider the slavery the Hebrews experienced when they were in Egypt. The Hebrew were slaves, not by choice, but because they were Hebrews (Exodus 13:14). The plagues God poured out on Egypt demonstrate how God feels about racial slavery (Exodus 7-11).
So, yes, the Bible does condemn some forms of slavery. At the same time, the Bible does seem to allow for other forms of slavery. The key issue is that the slavery the Bible allowed for in no way resembled the racial slavery that plagued our world in the past few centuries.
2006-12-05 09:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by Br. Dymphna S.F.O 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its one of the biggest reasons I think the bible was invented by people. To meet the political agenda of the times.
I am a creationist and I believe in God...
I just can't support organized religion at this time.
2006-12-05 09:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
During that time period slavery was common place...I know a lot of people dont know about slavery in the bible and one of the commandment permits it. If you want to talk about this more you can email me!
2006-12-05 09:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by Assad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the core object behind religions is slavery.
2006-12-05 09:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is about controlling people, what else is new.
2006-12-05 09:27:53 · answer #6 · answered by Beavis Christ AM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So we should make slaves again?
2006-12-05 09:07:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋