Does The Old Testament Condone Involuntary Chattel Slavery?

Egyptian Slave Market of Nubian Salves

I previously posted on this subject back in 2015, just showing some of the many passages in the Bible that were used to justify the slave trade but I did not go as far as to address the specifics of slavery in the Bible or the various types of slavery. I intend to address all … Read more

Hegel, and even Nietzsche see the Christian Ethic

Georg Hagel IGNORANCE

Hegel, Nietzsche, and Christian Ethics In studying ethics, it is important to recognize that ethics develop out-of larger philosophy or belief systems. Ethics are like a surface that reflects the movement in underlying thoughts. Thus, understanding the sources of modern Christian ethics helps us to move forward; if we know where we have been, we … Read more

Bible Passages Used To Justify Slavery

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Genesis The most primary source for the Justification for slavery comes from pseudo-lineage from the Bible. It is based on the dependents of Noah. When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him, he said, “Cursed be Canaan; lowest of slaves shall he be to his brothers.” He … Read more