By refusing to address slavery, the bible tacitly supports it, no? Shouldn’t one see these things as black and white? Either you are for slavery or you are against it. No middle ground.
Nope. The bible does address slavery...ever read it? Jesus is pretty clear on the mistreatment of others. Pretty clear in regards to humbleness, gentleness, reaching out to the oppressed and how we relate toward other folks.
Many instances in the old testament, God allowed the Israelites to be brought into captivity after ignoring repeated warnings to stop their idol worship, perversion and so forth. They turned from God, so God sent them into captivity......but HIS covenant with the decedents of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob did not change.
This is why, after a period of time, God lead the Israelites out of captivity and back to the covenant land.
Many cultures embrace servitude, some slavery even today. India is one fine example. Don't hear folks moanin and groanin bout them. Ghetto pimps and progressive liberals LOVE to beat up on America time and again. Makes’em feel good bout themselves.
Fact is, America is the only country in the world to address slavery with such boldness. The negro population will never move forward until they finally let it go.
Otherwise, they stereotype themselves and will remain in bondage (slavery) to their own vises/devices. This is of their own making. Now that my friend is indeed...black or white.