In this episode, we delve into one of history’s most troubling moral dilemmas—slavery. Why did ancient religious texts, including the Bible, acknowledge slavery without explicitly condemning it? Was this omission a tacit endorsement, or was it a necessary concession to the realities of survival in primitive societies?
We explore the evolution of slavery from tribal punishment to a global institution fueled by economic necessity. How did societies suppress natural empathy to justify enslavement? What ideological constructs enabled its persistence, and how did economic progress ultimately undermine it?
Through a rational lens, we examine the Old Testament’s approach to slavery, tracing its gradual transition from regulation to abolition. Could a direct divine prohibition have been effective, or would it have led to unintended societal collapse? We also investigate the paradox of a "helpless God"—one bound by His own moral logic, permitting limited compromises to preserve free will and the greatest number of lives.
This discussion challenges us to reconsider our perception of historical morality, divine justice, and the slow march toward human rights. Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis that reshapes our understanding of slavery’s role in shaping civilisation.
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