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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Storyteller01" data-source="post: 1917007" data-attributes="member: 20931">IMO, I don't think slavery is good in any environ. Given evidence frorm the slaves themselves (Fredrick Douglass, the Hebrews of Egypt, etc.), even the best treated among them would still have preferred to be free.  Seems to go against the human need for growth. I realize that Mr. Douglass saw the worst side of slavery, and the Bible can be cosidered less than accurate, But I have yet to see how sustained servitude is a good thing. Even those who underwent indentured servitude (some have even ID'ed military service as such) appreciated the lessons they learned and how they applied after they were released. Few preferred to remain in servitude (partners maybe, but not servants)Even if the concept of freedom is new, the need for self improvement and respect is not, given historical accounts from said slaves.Not wanting to get too much into religion, but Fredrick Douglass brought up a good point in his writings: How was this treament justified? One example given was that Moses sold his son into slavery."Moses sold his son into slavery. That was the will of God. It must also be the will of God that these folks are in the state they're in..." Paraphrasing, but the intent is there. If there is no good justification (the apprentice will be released in 7 years, ready to work OR They give their crops to the kingdom so that our defense will always be at the ready [idealogical, but still...]) then is it really good?Just my 2 cents....</blockquote>

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