Fred,<br><br>The verses I've sighted not only condemn the act of kidnapping and selling another human being but also forcing them into involuntary servanthood or enforced slavery. However because the topic of slavery probably deserves it's own thread lets focus on the topic of this thread. In your opinion is slavery as it was practiced in the early days of American history the kind that would be approved by Scripture? The New Testament quotes you've sighted refer to attitudes of masters and servants and really don't get into approving job descriptions.<br><br>Read the rest of my reply and tell me if you think the only wrongful act was the kidnaping of Africans or is slavery as defined here in America wrong?<br><br><br>Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts