He giveth more grace Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted February 20, 2012 Bondage and the Bible is a 60 minute independent film by Eric Harmon. This film includes the critical analysis of the Bible’s endorsement of slavery and examines the inconsistent message in the New Testament, which supports slavery and inequality. Synopsis: Bondage and the Bible tackles the controversial subject of African Americans who follow the bible as “the word of god” despite glaring passages that support and condone the institution of slavery. The film examines how Old Testament curses and commandments legitimizes slavery and how New Testament scriptures urge slaves to obey even the cruelest of masters. In addition, the film evaluates the psychological damage that ensues when African American people worship iconic images of a white god. Using actual bible scriptures and interviews with people ranging from biblical scholars to ordinary citizens, the film offers a diverse look at how the bible’s support of slavery allowed U.S. slave owners to pass on a religion to African Americans that guaranteed an inferior relationship to all things divine. [underline mine] Found on The Freethought Society website, trailer included on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) I received a feeback from my site saying, "Can you help me locate a property that was listed at the... [end], I have a blog on the history of my city. Now sometimes I think that am posed to strike, curt, short tempered, that is a learned behavor and another story, but I wrote that, "Well, since you may be associated with The Freethought Society, I will have to say, no, I can't help you.She wrote back. "I'm not sure why you would say such a thing. Why would you be anti-freedom of someone's thought, Mr. Owens?" Waiting for her reply. Futher invesigation into the site revealed that she is a "big wig" on the site and society. From her message on site: "In order to provide more services to the non-theist community... So, it is a service to the non-theist community: interesting. Edited February 20, 2012 by ~candice~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coheir Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 104 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,458 Content Per Day: 0.55 Reputation: 729 Days Won: 5 Joined: 02/09/2012 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/31/1950 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Bondage and the Bible is a 60 minute independent film by Eric Harmon. This film includes the critical analysis of the Bible’s endorsement of slavery and examines the inconsistent message in the New Testament, which supports slavery and inequality. Synopsis: Bondage and the Bible tackles the controversial subject of African Americans who follow the bible as “the word of god” despite glaring passages that support and condone the institution of slavery. The film examines how Old Testament curses and commandments legitimizes slavery and how New Testament scriptures urge slaves to obey even the cruelest of masters. In addition, the film evaluates the psychological damage that ensues when African American people worship iconic images of a white god. Using actual bible scriptures and interviews with people ranging from biblical scholars to ordinary citizens, the film offers a diverse look at how the bible’s support of slavery allowed U.S. slave owners to pass on a religion to African Americans that guaranteed an inferior relationship to all things divine. [underline mine] Found on The Freethought Society website, trailer included on site. Can you point me to the verses that say all slaves were black or point me to the verses tha say all masters were white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.93 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Monarchy, I know it's tough, but sinners do what sinners do - and that includes atheism. I am considering the impact your cold-shoulder retaliatory reproach is having on her? I can imagine her thinking how you treated her supports her belief of Christianity as oppressive. "Love your enemies, do good to them that spitefully use you, and pray for them." I know it is hard, and it is humbling in a new way. But she needs to know the God who lowered Himself and gave Himself for her, not the one who who is an ogre. You know? Spend time with the Lord on this, asking Him for His heart. OK? Prayers and blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Monarchy, I know it's tough, but sinners do what sinners do - and that includes atheism. I am considering the impact your cold-shoulder retaliatory reproach is having on her? I can imagine her thinking how you treated her supports her belief of Christianity as oppressive. "Love your enemies, do good to them that spitefully use you, and pray for them." I know it is hard, and it is humbling in a new way. But she needs to know the God who lowered Himself and gave Himself for her, not the one who who is an ogre. You know? Spend time with the Lord on this, asking Him for His heart. OK? Prayers and blessings. You have the mind of the Lord, Neb, I do not scoff at what you said, I have stated that, in other words, I am like a coiled venous viper. It came from years upon years of protecting my heart from harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Can you point me to the verses that say all slaves were black or point me to the verses tha say all masters were white? Acknowledged, I don't know, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.93 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have stated that, in other words, I am like a coiled venous viper. It came from years upon years of protecting my heart from harm. I understand. Acknowledging the condition of your heart is half the battle. Prayers for the healing of your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzdy Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 173 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3,911 Content Per Day: 0.66 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 10 Joined: 03/21/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted February 20, 2012 Bondage and the Bible is a 60 minute independent film by Eric Harmon. This film includes the critical analysis of the Bible’s endorsement of slavery and examines the inconsistent message in the New Testament, which supports slavery and inequality. Synopsis: Bondage and the Bible tackles the controversial subject of African Americans who follow the bible as “the word of god” despite glaring passages that support and condone the institution of slavery. The film examines how Old Testament curses and commandments legitimizes slavery and how New Testament scriptures urge slaves to obey even the cruelest of masters. In addition, the film evaluates the psychological damage that ensues when African American people worship iconic images of a white god. Using actual bible scriptures and interviews with people ranging from biblical scholars to ordinary citizens, the film offers a diverse look at how the bible’s support of slavery allowed U.S. slave owners to pass on a religion to African Americans that guaranteed an inferior relationship to all things divine. [underline mine] Found on The Freethought Society website, trailer included on site. There are no commandments to own slaves only law regulating it, where are the curses and commandments legalizing slavery? That is not how God ordained things, He did set standards and used those type of relationships to show right and wrong, to show His mercy and grace. Its funny I have never had any black, white, red or purple person say they could not believe in God because those in the bible had slaves, most come to understand the freedom in Him. Man is corrupt beyond meaure theres no denying that, I guess I dont understand the thread. shalom, Mizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He giveth more grace Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 123 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 267 Days Won: 9 Joined: 10/22/2006 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 There are no commandments to own slaves only law regulating it, where are the curses and commandments legalizing slavery? That is not how God ordained things, He did set standards and used those type of relationships to show right and wrong, to show His mercy and grace. Its funny I have never had any black, white, red or purple person say they could not believe in God because those in the bible had slaves, most come to understand the freedom in Him. Man is corrupt beyond meaure theres no denying that, I guess I dont understand the thread. Let's not go to the slave issue, my point is how they misconstrued the Bible, that was my point. I am going to take a break from the board for awhile to think things over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted February 20, 2012 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 827 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 12,101 Content Per Day: 1.50 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 04/01/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted February 20, 2012 Bondage and the Bible is a 60 minute independent film by Eric Harmon. This film includes the critical analysis of the Bible’s endorsement of slavery and examines the inconsistent message in the New Testament, which supports slavery and inequality. Synopsis: Bondage and the Bible tackles the controversial subject of African Americans who follow the bible as “the word of god” despite glaring passages that support and condone the institution of slavery. The film examines how Old Testament curses and commandments legitimizes slavery and how New Testament scriptures urge slaves to obey even the cruelest of masters. In addition, the film evaluates the psychological damage that ensues when African American people worship iconic images of a white god. Using actual bible scriptures and interviews with people ranging from biblical scholars to ordinary citizens, the film offers a diverse look at how the bible’s support of slavery allowed U.S. slave owners to pass on a religion to African Americans that guaranteed an inferior relationship to all things divine. [underline mine] Found on The Freethought Society website, trailer included on site. There are no commandments to own slaves only law regulating it, where are the curses and commandments legalizing slavery? That is not how God ordained things, He did set standards and used those type of relationships to show right and wrong, to show His mercy and grace. Its funny I have never had any black, white, red or purple person say they could not believe in God because those in the bible had slaves, most come to understand the freedom in Him. Man is corrupt beyond meaure theres no denying that, I guess I dont understand the thread. shalom, Mizz Actually, there have been several threads on this board where non-believers point to this issue and use it as an excuse (one of many) for their non belief, saying that God condoned slavery. Certainly it's always refuted, but it turns into a hot issue. Of course, any excuse will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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