I mean, both versions of the testaments are supposedly the word of God. And what God says goes. But why would He change his mind, and decide that he suddenly thought slavery was wrong? And who would want to follow a former supporter of slavery?
"Exodus Chapter 21, verse 1:
Now these are the ordinances which you shall set before them. When you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve six years, and in the seventh he shall go out free, for nothing. If he comes in single, he shall go out single; if he comes in married, then his wife shall go out with him. If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's and he shall go out alone. But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,' then his master shall bring him to God, and he shall bring him to the door or the doorpost; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for life. "
2007-01-10
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Because the word slave is used it upsets you? In the congregation of the people a slave was nothing more than an employee of a man that had great job security. They received a great standard of living compared to the non land owning freeman on the time. There are special rules on how a "slave" had to be treated there are a lot off "free" employees today that don't have it so good.... Jim
2007-01-10 08:24:31
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answered by Anonymous
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There is biblically supported "slavery" which was more like indentured servants and then there was what was called "man-stealing", which is different.
Now back then of someone had a debt they were unable to pay, they had the option to work for the person they owed money to until they paid off the debt or the years expired. They had rights like any other person.
Man-stealing was more like what we seen before the civil war times. Kidnapping someone and holding them indefinately, and not paying them, selling their wife and children....in some situations, the "Master" would abuse the slaves. This is a punishable offense in the Bible.
in the verse you mentioned, in the end, many times a person discovered that they had been treated well, had shelter and food and formed an attachment to the family...this person could choose to stay and hold a highly respected position as ....I think it's called "Doulos". They would have their ear peirced to the doorpost for the day and stay there all day...at the end of the day they would be brought down and a gold earing placed in the hole. It was an initiation into his new honored position as "Doulos". Kind of like the ceremonies of initiation that men and women go through when they finally pass through military training. It's difficult to go through but brings honor to themselves afterward. Imagine working with a family for 6 years, being treated fairly enough that this is your chosen occupation for life? It brings honor to the family and brings honor to the doulos. Paul in the Bible described himself as a "slave" or "doulos" for Christ. It's a lovely metaphor and that is the tradition where it came from.
2007-01-10 07:50:23
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answered by sheepinarowboat 4
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No, because by this and similar laws He preserved slaves in life from cruel masters. Humankind has fallen so deep. Yet it retained a use of free will. He allowed exercise of free will to every generation which includes possibility for a misuse. Without free will and responsibility that comes with it, there is no concept of the great judgment of God.
God did not invented slavery, he just defends life of the slaves.
2007-01-10 07:50:27
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answered by CyberPastor 2
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christians save on with the NT.... earlier Jesus died for our sings, there changed into purely the regulation. It changed into chilly and heartless. that's why Jesus replaced it with love. What ever you do, do not initiate studying the Bible to educate that's purely myths. almost everybody that does, is so surprised at what thtey discover, they finally end up develop into Christians. One human being is Josh McDowell. there is an explaination for each unusual fact contained in the Bible. the fact is we do not understand why God had some communities completely wi[ped out. there is theories about them being diseased with such issues as AIDS that God did not favor spread. We did not have medicens on the time. Somw communities practiced burnig their babies as sacrifies and God did not favor this custom spread...
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Chapter 21
1 Now these [are] the judgments which thou shalt set4 before them.
2 If thou buy4 an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve:4 and in the seventh he shall go out4 free for nothing.
Servant.....hmmm..slave?
2007-01-10 07:40:15
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answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7
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and no he didn't ADVOCATE it...that is a stronge word that holds no merit even in the Bible.
the word "slaves" is the rendering of a Greek word meaning "bodies." The Hebrew and Greek words for slave are usually rendered simply "servant," "bondman," or "bondservant." Slavery as it existed under the Mosaic law has no modern parallel. That law did not originate but only regulated the already existing custom of slavery (Ex. 21:20, 21, 26, 27; Lev. 25:44-46; Josh. 9:6-27). The gospel in its spirit and genius is hostile to slavery in every form, which under its influence is gradually disappearing from among men.
2007-01-10 07:45:40
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answered by the BREEZE 2
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It seems that way, but remember that 4th century Nicean priests edited the Bible for the common man. Who did have slaves?...the Romans. There are people who are trying to get the Vatican to let out the rest of the story.
Keep seeking and believe what you feel a God of Love would or would not want you to do.
2007-01-10 07:41:27
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answered by Anonymous
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The Word is true. The Hebrews were enslaved due to disobedience. Often times we enslave ourselves. In the New Testament Galatians 3:28-+, salvation through Christ came to set us all free. If you still choose to be bond that is you. I choose salvation. I hope to mean it when I say that wherever He leads, I will follow.
2007-01-10 07:43:18
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answered by LOLO W 3
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Yep he also says it's OK to beat your slaves as long as they get up in a coupe of days. Not only that but if you are a male slave you only need to be a salve for 4 years then you get set free but if you don't want to know your master has to nail your ear to the door. Don't worry if your a woman though you don't get the 4 year rural you're just a slave for the rest of your life. But if you don't "please" your master then you must be bouthght back. Say no to jesus
2007-01-10 07:42:35
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answered by Say no to jesus 2
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The christian bible does both advocate slavery and condmen slavery. this is just one example of how this sacred text contridicts itself. there are many many many more examples of this sort of contridiction all thrue the bible. if someone were to write this kind of garbage and have it published in this day and age it would be laughed right out of print. the bible has survived as a respected document in the christian world for centurys becouse of the brainwashing and opressive laws it has laid on it's readers. just leave it to religion to ask for reason in everything els but their sacred book. seems kind of stupid to me.
2007-01-10 07:58:58
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answered by Randy T 2
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