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In reply to the discussion: Why Did So Many Christians Support Slavery? [View all]Mariana
(14,861 posts)"Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God."
So what is it, exactly, that prevents Christian churches from changing their minds about slavery?
This seems to be a variation of Jesus's idea that those who are persecuted should rejoice and be glad. Christians, whether they are slaves or free, are to consider themselves especially blessed when it happens to them.