Without a doubt, slavery is one of the most horrendous things ever to touch the face of the Earth. Although this evil was widely used there was some good ability to come from it. For example, in the book of Exodus God used slavery to help Moses, son of the pharaoh, answer the call to Him. He did this just as much as he used Moses to help the slaves. A situation where both parties were saved. The Israelites, from the tortures of slavery and Moses, from his false pagan religion. God taught Moses the words and phrases to free the Israelites, most commonly referred to as “let my people go” and soon enough they were. This is an example of how slavery, although purely evil, can amount to some good in the world.
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This is an interesting insight into slavery! The topic usually isn’t talked about in a glass-half-full kind of way. But, I think you make some important effects that happened because of slavery. It is important to realize how much slaves did throughout history. Slaves helped Moses, helped build the Pyramids, built the foundation of America, and so much more. Slaves have suffered throughout history for the greater good in the world like you say. However, I think we have now drawn the line and realize that the slaves should have been compensated for their hard work.