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One of the pains of my life is that I live in an era where slavery is…

One of the pains of my life is that I live in an era where slavery is banned all over the world, yet some people still believe that a book in which slavery is legal is the word of God.

The Holy Quran

Surah Muhammad, Verse 4: "So when you meet those who disbelieve, strike their necks until you have thoroughly defeated them, then bind them firmly; thereafter, either release them as a favor or take a ransom..."

Surah An-Nur, Verse 33: "And those of your slaves who seek a manumission contract, make such a contract with them if you know any good in them, and give them from the wealth of God which He has given you..."

The Bible (New Testament)

Ephesians 6:5: "Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ."

Colossians 3:22: "Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord."

The Torah (Old Testament / Tanakh)

Exodus 21:2: "If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free, without paying anything."

Leviticus 25:44-46: "Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves... You can bequeath them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life."

This text was translated from Persian with the help of AI and then reviewed. Read the original