RE: What IS good, and how do we determine it?
June 21, 2015 at 2:51 am
(This post was last modified: June 21, 2015 at 2:55 am by robvalue.)
Here is the link for what Jesus said about slavery. It does not look good for Jesus, in my opinion. It's towards the bottom of the page.
He refers to slavery, and is clearly happy with it as the status quo. He says not one word about it being wrong or ending the practice.
If the actual bible is wrong about Jesus, then really, what does Christianity have left? Rumours?
http://www.evilbible.com/Slavery.htm
He refers to slavery, and is clearly happy with it as the status quo. He says not one word about it being wrong or ending the practice.
If the actual bible is wrong about Jesus, then really, what does Christianity have left? Rumours?
http://www.evilbible.com/Slavery.htm
Quote:
You would think that Jesus and the New Testament would have a different view of slavery, but slavery is still approved of in the New Testament, as the following passages show.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. (Ephesians 6:5 NLT)
Christians who are slaves should give their masters full respect so that the name of God and his teaching will not be shamed. If your master is a Christian, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. You should work all the harder because you are helping another believer by your efforts. Teach these truths, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them. (1 Timothy 6:1-2 NLT)
In the following parable, Jesus clearly approves of beating slaves even if they didn't know they were doing anything wrong.
The servant will be severely punished, for though he knew his duty, he refused to do it. "But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given." (Luke 12:47-48 NLT)
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