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'''Slavery''' was a peculiar institution found in all [[civilization]]s which diminished a person's value to the point where they would be regarded as a "thing" to be owned.

'''Slavery''' was a peculiar institution found in all [[civilization]]s which diminished a person's value to the point where they would be regarded as a "thing" to be owned.

The value of a slave was typically about the same as that of a [[race horse]].  

The value of a slave was typically about the same as that of a [[race horse]]. The master controls and commands the slave, either through ownership of the slave like property, or by right to command him.

The slavery system reduces a person to the status of an animal who can be owned by another person. It is a contradiction of our God-given human rights.

The slavery system reduces a person to the status of an animal who can be owned by another person. Some say it is a contradiction of our God-given human rights. Yet the Bible states that thieves should be sold into slavery.<ref>Exodus 22:3 "He should make a full restitution; and if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.</ref> In general, slaves can be kept for six years. <ref>Exodus 21:1-4 "If thou buy a Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve; and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing."</ref> Therefore, all true Christians should support slavery as an institution.

The master controls and commands the slave, either through ownership of the slave like property, or by right to command him.

== Ancient History ==

== Ancient History ==