The Bible does not condone the act of slavery. In just the second book of the Bible, we see one of the first instances where slavery is discussed: “Whoever steals a man and sells him, and anyone found in possession of him, shall be put to death,” (Exodus 21:16).
There is no mercy involved with slavery, and God, who is plenty merciful, is against the act entirely. Another example appears later in the fifth book of the Bible, Deuteronomy, and says, "If a man is found stealing one of his brothers of the people of Israel, and if he treats him as a slave or sells him, then that thief shall die. So, you shall purge the evil from your midst,” (Deuteronomy 24:7).
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The Bible tells us to “love thy neighbor”, and to treat others how we want to be treated. In truly interpreting those messages, we find that slavery is unacceptable and punishable.
Christianity is the most well-known religion throughout the world, and it has garnered many followers who follows it's preaching. Although not all preachings are taught and followed as slavery is one of the preachings to ignore/discard. The problem is that slavery should be continued as multiple times in the bible there are scriptures which show the god has allowed slavery.
In the Old Testament Noah curses Canaan in which he says “Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slave will he be to his brothers. Praise be to the Lord, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the slave of Shem. May God enlarge Japheth’s territory and may he lives in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be the slave of Japheth (Genesis 9:18-27)” This clarifies how slavery is legal as one of God’s prophets curses someone to be a slave which proves how slavery is moral and fine.
Another example of the bible being pro slavery is in Leviticus when this is stated “Your male and female slaves are to come from nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property," (Leviticus 25:44-46)This proves that slavery should still be continue in America because the scripture references a slave trade and how we can buy slaves and they will become our property. Ultimately, the bible is pro slavery, and we should listen to the old scriptures and continue God’s work.
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Leviticus 25:44-46 NIV - “‘Your male and female slaves are - Bible Gateway
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50 Important bible verses against slavery (With Commentary) – Crossway Bible
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