Matters of record:
Slavery has been opposed by deists (admittedly, pagan) since around the 4th Century BC.
Christians, by contrast with denominational churches, have voiced opposition to slavery since around the fourth century
The early church did not oppose slavery, but condemned maltreatment of slaves and encouraged manumission.
Slavery was a divisive issue in denominational churches throughout most of their history. (Until the anti-slavery factions gained supremacy)
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In terms of morality, denominational churches mostly have been no more than a toe length ahead of the societies in which they are located, but a toe length still puts them ahead.
Slavery has been opposed by deists (admittedly, pagan) since around the 4th Century BC.
Christians, by contrast with denominational churches, have voiced opposition to slavery since around the fourth century
The early church did not oppose slavery, but condemned maltreatment of slaves and encouraged manumission.
Slavery was a divisive issue in denominational churches throughout most of their history. (Until the anti-slavery factions gained supremacy)
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In terms of morality, denominational churches mostly have been no more than a toe length ahead of the societies in which they are located, but a toe length still puts them ahead.
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