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:Stop being facetious. When using '''any''' source we must apply rigour.  Also, if you're going to misinterpret what I said as an attack and then attack in return, at least get your facts straight. [[User:Airdish|Airdish]] 05:51, 24 March 2007 (EDT)

:Stop being facetious. When using '''any''' source we must apply rigour.  Also, if you're going to misinterpret what I said as an attack and then attack in return, at least get your facts straight. [[User:Airdish|Airdish]] 05:51, 24 March 2007 (EDT)

==Arguments for Slavery==

==Discussion==

I've certainly seen evidence that ancient slavery was qualitatively different from American slavery, not least because a) slaves could readily achieve manumission b) slavery was not racially specific c) slavery was accepted practice, and without controversy.  However, the fact that the Bible addresses (and regulates) slavery is an example of God's wisdom and propriety, because He forbids bad or evil slave-owner activity.  Furthermore, confusing ancient slavery and the contemporary consensus on slavery is not accurate, and doesn't represent the Truth well.  Finally, ancient slavery was much more like indentured servitude (which is not an inherently evil practice, and might be seen as similar to outsourcing or sweat shopping) and shouldn't be confused with the percieved excesses of Confederate American practice.  [http://www.socialistworker.org/2002-2/431/431_08_Racism.shtml]  For these reasons, I think the Biblical Record on this issue should be embraced.  There is no shame in God's Truth, only freedom.  [[User:DunsScotus|DunsScotus]] 18:16, 23 March 2007 (EDT)

I've certainly seen evidence that ancient slavery was qualitatively different from American slavery, not least because a) slaves could readily achieve manumission b) slavery was not racially specific c) slavery was accepted practice, and without controversy.  However, the fact that the Bible addresses (and regulates) slavery is an example of God's wisdom and propriety, because He forbids bad or evil slave-owner activity.  Furthermore, confusing ancient slavery and the contemporary consensus on slavery is not accurate, and doesn't represent the Truth well.  Finally, ancient slavery was much more like indentured servitude (which is not an inherently evil practice, and might be seen as similar to outsourcing or sweat shopping) and shouldn't be confused with the percieved excesses of Confederate American practice.  [http://www.socialistworker.org/2002-2/431/431_08_Racism.shtml]  For these reasons, I think the Biblical Record on this issue should be embraced.  There is no shame in God's Truth, only freedom.  [[User:DunsScotus|DunsScotus]] 18:16, 23 March 2007 (EDT)