Because the practice of slavery is mentioned in the Bible, some claim it is supported by Christianity.
First, the Bible describes many cultural customs that are not condoned by Christians or by God – slavery being one of them. Second, although not necessarily ethical, the practice of slavery in biblical times was often more like an
and more humane than the race-based, ownership slavery of 18th and 19th century U.S. And third, consistent with the teaching of Jesus, the Bible records Christians advocating on behalf of slaves (see the book of Philemon in the New Testament, for example).