Understanding Slavery in the Bible: Faith and Questions
Summary
This discussion on /r/christians addresses the challenging topic of slavery in the Bible and its impact on personal faith. The post explores complex questions regarding biblical morality, the definition of servitude, and the struggle to reconcile these texts with modern values. It serves as a space for community members to seek theological clarity and support during a crisis of faith.
Can someone please explain slavery in the Bible for me? It doesn’t make sense to me why God would even say it’s okay for it to happen. I don’t think that just because it was a long time ago that makes it okay because God should never change.
If it was being a hired servant than why didn’t the Bible just use that word? And if it was always in a situation where someone willingly sold themselves to slavery then would they really be a slave anymore if they willingly did something to get something in return? And what would the verse no kidnapping mean if they were buying them from other people?
I’m really struggling with this in the Bible. I feel like I’ve lost all the faith I’ve once had but I don’t think I could ever support anything that supports the enslavement of human beings against their will. It doesn’t make sense to me since the Bible is against being a slave to sin so why is it endorsing the enslavement of human beings? You can correct me if I got all the information wrong. I’m just really struggling with my mental health and faith due to this question. I’ve begged God for an answer and I only get signs but I never get any answers to my questions. I don’t want to give up though and I’m scared what will happen if I do.
