One of the scriptures used was 1 Timothy 6: 1-2 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.
The "servants" were, for the most part, either indentured (and would be released after their indenture was fulfilled), or captives taken in war (who could buy their freedom after a few years service.) The scripture did not address the generational, legalized slavery we had here in the US, and elsewhere in the West. Christian preachers would justify slavery by twisting Paul's words, while conveniently ignoring the words, "For all are alike unto God, both bond and free."
Patrick Elliott, Sr.April 27, 2019
A good article; however, as in almost all articles on the American War Between the States and Lincoln's involvement, there is absolutely nothing mentioned concerning Mercantilism, the Henry Clay American System, the Morrill Tariff Acts and what all this did to the economy and living conditions of the South. In reviewing the quotes Lincoln made, he was not the great emancipator nor were his intentions on the Emancipation Proclamation intended for freeing the slaves as the U.S. kept slaves in bondage in a number of places such as Baton Rouge as their labor was needed. The full intent must be brought out on this issue.
AnonApril 26, 2019
I do find this article an interesting read and always appreciate when less discussed historical facts are talked about. Some other things I wish people understood were the fact that not all slaves were from Africa. There were many white slaves. There were an abundance of African slaves only because some African tribes would conquer others and enslave/sell them. Also, while slavery was a definite element in the Civil War it wasn't the cause. Historians say a lot smaller of a cause then is currently taught. There were a lot of issues between the north and the south, there were a lot of stubborn people, so war was likely inevitable either way
Mike M.April 26, 2019
Early in his public life, Thomas Jefferson was one of the first statesmen anywhere to take action to end slavery. In 1778 he introduced a Virginia law prohibiting the importation of enslaved Africans. In 1784 he proposed a ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory, new lands ceded by the British in 1783.
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RitaApril 28, 2019
One of the scriptures used was 1 Timothy 6: 1-2 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. The "servants" were, for the most part, either indentured (and would be released after their indenture was fulfilled), or captives taken in war (who could buy their freedom after a few years service.) The scripture did not address the generational, legalized slavery we had here in the US, and elsewhere in the West. Christian preachers would justify slavery by twisting Paul's words, while conveniently ignoring the words, "For all are alike unto God, both bond and free."
Patrick Elliott, Sr.April 27, 2019
A good article; however, as in almost all articles on the American War Between the States and Lincoln's involvement, there is absolutely nothing mentioned concerning Mercantilism, the Henry Clay American System, the Morrill Tariff Acts and what all this did to the economy and living conditions of the South. In reviewing the quotes Lincoln made, he was not the great emancipator nor were his intentions on the Emancipation Proclamation intended for freeing the slaves as the U.S. kept slaves in bondage in a number of places such as Baton Rouge as their labor was needed. The full intent must be brought out on this issue.
AnonApril 26, 2019
I do find this article an interesting read and always appreciate when less discussed historical facts are talked about. Some other things I wish people understood were the fact that not all slaves were from Africa. There were many white slaves. There were an abundance of African slaves only because some African tribes would conquer others and enslave/sell them. Also, while slavery was a definite element in the Civil War it wasn't the cause. Historians say a lot smaller of a cause then is currently taught. There were a lot of issues between the north and the south, there were a lot of stubborn people, so war was likely inevitable either way
Mike M.April 26, 2019
Early in his public life, Thomas Jefferson was one of the first statesmen anywhere to take action to end slavery. In 1778 he introduced a Virginia law prohibiting the importation of enslaved Africans. In 1784 he proposed a ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory, new lands ceded by the British in 1783.
Bev TaylorApril 26, 2019
what was the "misreading" in the Bible?
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