In This Episode we discuss the problem of slavery, and ask the question, does the Bible condone slavery? Welcome to Season 2 of The Evidential Faith Podcast!
Biblical References:
1. God’s View of Human Worth
Genesis 1:26–27
Genesis 1:31
Job 31:15
Genesis 9:25–27
Exodus 20:1–2
2. Historical Context: Ancient Slavery vs. Modern Slavery
Leviticus 25:44–46
Leviticus 25:39–40
Exodus 21:5–6
Exodus 21:2
Deuteronomy 15:13–14
Deuteronomy 23:15–16
Exodus 21:16
Exodus 21:3
3. God’s Laws Reveal His Heart
Matthew 19:8
Exodus 21:20–21
Exodus 21:26–27
Leviticus 25:39–40
Leviticus 25:53
Deuteronomy 15:13–14
Leviticus 25:44–46
4. The New Testament: Spiritual Freedom and Equality
Luke 4:18
Galatians 3:28
Ephesians 6:5–9
Colossians 4:1
Philemon 1:16
1 Timothy 1:8–11
5. Christianity and the Abolition Movement
Luke 10 (The Good Samaritan — especially verses 25–37)
Extra-Biblical References:
Is God a Moral Monster? - Dr. Paul Copan
Is God a Vindictive Bully? - Dr. Paul Copan
Answering the Question: "Why Doesn't the Bible Condemn Slavery?"
