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Slavery was an economic reality with little or none options in that Age. It was a man made created economic system which even in Torah was the most lenient of any other surrounding nations.If biblical chattel slavery was a morally good welfare system to save people from starvation, then why wouldn't you support it for these people? I expect you to say no. My response then is if it immoral now, why was it not immoral in Biblical times? God's morals don't change over time or place to place?
Why is it immoral now? From a Christian principle as I stated we are to love one another as Christ loves us. He laid His very own life down for us. He freed us from the bondage of sin and death. And as His followers those of us who have to the power to relieve pain, suffering and bondage do so for our neighbor. It is why you see the plethora of Christian relief agencies bringing not only food but projects of providing clean water through building wells, repairing aging aqueducts and canal systems. Also helping poor nations to learn to till the soil properly to provide their own food.
You will also see many Christians supporting international and local efforts to end human trafficking.
This is all based on the words and example of Christ and not a written or oral law.
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