One very interesting thing I learned in class today was the idea that the Bible is not pro-slavery but it was taking something that existed in the time and providing legislation for it. Many people argue that because the Bible talks about slavery so much it must be pro-slavery, however, this is very untrue. The Bible was written during a time when indentured servitude was much more common than slavery as we in America know it from history books. Indentured servitude allowed servants to get out of their work once they repaid their debt by working. These people also weren’t mistreated like they were in American history. Therefore, I think it is very important for Christians and people who believe in the Bible to clearly understand that the Bible does not condone slavery, especially not on the basis of racism. I think very often people are under the impression that the Bible supports slavery and being able to explain that it does not is very important.
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