Why do you suppose Jesus never condemned slavery?

There he goes again

Just as long as you pretend I didn’t.

And thank you.

I read everything you wrote...and I did not ask my question again to disrespect you. I asked it again in order to hear your guesses about why he did not condemn it.

Do...it does not answer my question even remotely.

Not in the slightest does it answer the question.

It evades the question.

NO...it does not answer the question.

No rational person would think that your word salad in any way answers my question...and most intelligent people would say that your comments do not even come close to answering it.

I expect that some people would even say that your response does not even significantly TOUCH on my question.

Now...for my question: Why do you suppose Jesus never condemned slavery?

Perhaps my answer to the previous poster might help you form an answer.

I had a similar exchange with Frank where I contended that he was too bloody minded to look up the definition of bloody minded.

I believe that’s still the case.

Provide an answer for a change...and see if I ignore it.

Your answer should start with: The reason Jesus did not condemn slavery (or it was not reported that Jesus condemned slavery) is because....

Frank Apisa wrote:

I read everything you wrote...and I did not ask my question again to disrespect you. I asked it again in order to hear your guesses about why he did not condemn it.

If you don't post what you understand from reading something, it's impossible to assess what you understood from reading words you claim failed to address your question.

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Do...it does not answer my question even remotely.

Not in the slightest does it answer the question.

It evades the question.

NO...it does not answer the question.

You just posted four different lines of text to say 'no.' Again, if you don't explain how you read something and yet it didn't address your question, you're just not reading actively. Maybe you just have a very narrow mind or weak reading skills. If you don't explain why something addressed to your question still doesn't make sense to you, how can I work with you to make it more understandable?

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No rational person would think that your word salad in any way answers my question...and most intelligent people would say that your comments do not even come close to answering it.

I don't think you actually read and understood what I wrote. Either that or you just didn't like that I pointed out how slavery still exists to varying degrees when wages are paid for obliged labor.
Jesus told rich people to give away their wealth if they want to be perfect, but He forgave them for not being perfect. Wealth includes slaves, so that answers your question.

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I expect that some people would even say that your response does not even significantly TOUCH on my question.

If so, they are lying or they can't read properly.

I hope that answers your question.

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Now...for my question: Why do you suppose Jesus never condemned slavery?

Perhaps my answer to the previous poster might help you form an answer.

You don't want the actual answer to your question. I have given you all direct quotes from the Bible that address the issue of wealth and sin, Jesus' prescription for what to do with wealth if you seek perfection; PLUS I explained to you how Jesus deals with people who fail to achieve perfection, i.e. sinners.

If you can't understand any of this, you should explain why and try. If you don't, you're just playing a game of trying to ignore what the Bible actually says about the question you are asking in order to deny the answer to the question you are pretending to ask for the sake of arguing against religion.

The reason Jesus did not condemn slavery (or it was not reported that Jesus condemned slavery) is because....

1) Jesus did not condemn sin. He forgave it. He died to give sinners life, not take their lives away with judgment/condemnation of sin.

I’m glad you’re no longer so bloody minded, the hyphen is optional btw.

Poppycock is a word Americans use to try to sound more British, especially when talking to us. It’s not a word we tend to use any more it’s quite archaic.

I’m glad you’re enjoying the killer sudokus.

There’s some pretty good books on Kindle, and the really good one has only just been uploaded.

C'mon, LL...knock off the nonsense. Of course Jesus condemned sin.

Here are two examples:

45 While all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,
46 “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
47 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”

Luke 20:45-47

There he condemned the sin of Pride.

21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,
24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Matthew 5:21-26

There he condemned the sin of anger.

So...ummm...(and I think I asked you this before)...why do you suppose Jesus never condemned slavery?

The Rich Young Man
(Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30)

16Just then, a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”

17“Why do you ask Me about what is good?”e Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”

18“Which ones?” the man asked.

Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, 19honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’f ”

20“All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?”

21Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

22When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.

23Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

We are all slaves to something I guess. Ya have ta serve somebody as Mr. D's song says.

How about being a slave to the gods Zeus or Jupiter as there is zero indicated that either of those gods are any more real or any less real then the Christian three in one god an to me they seems more interesting then the Christian make up god.