"For example, I think you'd agree that slavery is immoral? However, after healing a slave, Jesus himself said, “Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.” (Colossians Chapter 3, Verse 22 [New International Version]). From this quote, it is clear that Jesus has no problem with the concept of slavery. "
The definition of immoral":"conflicting with generally or traditionally held moral principles"
Slavery was moral 2000 years ago. Its not now.
All of my statements about slavery and its history were an answer to this specific statement. The result of Jesus' teachings brought slavery to an end. It took 1700 years for the church to grow enough to have the political and moral authority to change it. If you doubt it look it up.
"Apart from the fact you seem unable to think of a profession that doesn't require land ownership such as entertainers, musicians, apprentices, etc., "
Google "definition means".
//"Cowtipper - “Yes, it sucks for the individual but hopefully advances civilization to where one day its not necessary.”. "//
"This is a monstrous statement."
Context:
"Wars are fought, people will die. When someone gets drafted into the Army they become a slave. If they die in a war then their personal sacrifice has hopefully provided for the betterment of man. Yes, it sucks for the individual but hopefully advances civilization to where one day its not necessary. "
Tell that to my three great uncles that died on the beaches in Normandy. Tell them that the world didn't need them to die because the means didn't justify the ends.