(August 23, 2013 at 2:29 pm)Sword of Christ Wrote:Quote:"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ." - (Ephesians 6:5 NLT)
That was advice for people being owned as slaves for the secular/pagan powers that be not an endorsement of slavery in general.
This response has me laughing. God giving advice? "Hey fellas, I know I am all powerful and shit, but maybe you can tote the asswhoopin' for the rest of your miserable lives? Thing is, your misery will make a great story for future generations. How 'bout it?"
No. This wasn't advice. 'Obey' is a commandment. A commandment that makes slaves stay slaves, and makes slaveholders contented in their usage. The god of the bible was a doucher, pure and simple.