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Does the Bible promote slavery?

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Does the Bible promote slavery?
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 6:56 pm
Quote: "[Slavery] was established by decree of Almighty God...it is sanctioned in the Bible, in both Testaments, from Genesis to Revelation...it has existed in all ages, has been found among the people of the highest civilization, and in nations of the highest proficiency in the arts." Jefferson Davis, President, Confederate States of America 1,2

"The right of holding slaves is clearly established in the Holy Scriptures, both by precept and example." Rev. R. Furman, D.D., a Baptist pastor from South Carolina. 3

"I give my daughter, Joyce Falkner, present wife of John Falkner, of the county of Fayette and State of Virginia, a negro girl by name of Gemima otherwise called Mima. I give her to the above Joyce together with said Mima's increase forever and for the only use of the said Joyce, to will and dispose of as to her seemeth fit, hereby revoking all other claims of right or title to the said Gemima alias Mima of her increase forever." The 1791 will of Toliver Craig, disposing of his assets (and children of his assets) in the event of his death.
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Wow, another "does the Bible promote slavery thread".

I'm impressed. It's not like no one has ever brought this up here before.

It's not like anyone has brought this up in the last week, even.

Oh, wait.
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 6:59 pm
People should use the fucking search feature.
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 7:01 pm
(July 18, 2012 at 6:59 pm)Napoleon Wrote: People should use the fucking search feature.

This. A thousand times this.

Especially when you're about to post the greatest thought that no one has probably ever brought up before.

...except someone has, many times before.

P.S. The Bible does promote slavery, and it's been argued against (in the past week even) a hell of a lot better than the OP did.
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 7:06 pm
Paul the Human seems to understand my argument. Thanks guys for the discussion it means a lot to me.
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July 18, 2012 at 7:09 pm
(July 18, 2012 at 7:06 pm)nazra7 Wrote: Paul the Human seems to understand my argument. Thanks guys for the discussion it means a lot to me.

LMFAO

He was being sarcastic!

Oh gees, this is pure gold, hall of shame anyone?
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm
(July 18, 2012 at 7:09 pm)Napoleon Wrote: He was being sarcastic!

I think we ought to let Paul decide on whether or not he was being sarcastic.
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 7:13 pm
(July 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm)nazra7 Wrote: I think we ought to let Paul decide on whether or not he was being sarcastic.

I think I know Paul a lot more than you do, but yeah, let's see what he has to say, don't hold your breath.

ROFLOL
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 7:16 pm
In the mean time, so that I can be sure we are thinking on the same page, could you define slavery for me?
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RE: Does the Bible promote slavery?
July 18, 2012 at 7:16 pm
(July 18, 2012 at 7:16 pm)nazra7 Wrote: In the mean time, so that I can be sure we are thinking on the same page, could you define slavery for me?

Look in the dictionary.
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