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In response to "slavery and stoning on the other hand? pretty much ok. -- nm" by mafic

Execution is a good example of how the sixth commandment can be interpreted. And I don't think slavery was per se ever "OK".

Posted by landbeck Dec 19 '13, 08:15

Most of the statements about slavery in the Bible speak to how people are supposed to be fair to each other, and how to handle burdens.

Can you imagine the abolition movement in the United States *without* a foundation in Christianity?

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it was used on both ends of it. - Reagen Dec 19, 08:17 2
- I could argue Jesus actually never said anything specific about homosexuality, but he did say slaves should be faithful to their masters. -- nm - mafic Dec 19, 08:21 1
  - we presume ! -- nm - DaneDukeNuuk Dec 19, 08:23

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Execution is a good example of how the sixth commandment can be interpreted. And I don't think slavery was per se ever "OK".

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