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Does the Bible encourage slavery ?

April 26, 2017bible ENCOURAGE slavery

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Does the Bible encourage slavery ?

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Answer by John: Regarding slavery — the New Testament (which is the Christian’s primary source of doctrine) sets an example for us in the book of Philemon — where a slave-owner is asked by the apostle Paul to take back a slave as a brother rather than as a slave. It was based on this example that Christians started the Abolitionist movement (the anti-slavery movement) and were successful in stopping much of the slave trade around the world. Cordially, John Q84. (Archived Saturday, 26-Aug-2006, 12:14 am. iFAQ, Bible, Bible, 4.1, b.