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To: WackyKat
Ever heard of the "Curse of Ham" which was the 19th century theological justification for slavery and segregation?

It takes an interesting combination of chutzpah, bigotry, ignorance, and lack of critical thinking skills to call my claim that true Christians don't believe in race "Nonsense" and then prove my point by bringing up the bogus "Curse of Ham". First of all, according to Scripture, it wasn't a curse on Ham, it was a curse on Ham's son Canaan. (gen 9:25) But I expect dimwits to parrot the propaganda of their handlers, and so you uncritically repeat the myth because hate and bigotry is more important to you than truth. Also, to state that the "Curse on Ham" is a statement on "race" is pure stupidity on your part too since Ham was a decendant of Noah (and of Adam & Eve) which confirms what I have said, and does not follow the Darwinian train of thought at all.

The Bible has been frequently used to justify slavery and racism, because in fact, it does contain numerous passages that can easily interpreted to condone slavery and racism.

Again, your intolerance, bigotry and hatred is blinding you. It was not pagans who observed that "All men are created Equal". In fact, pagans are those who routinely impose slavery on their neighbors. China, not a bastion of Christianity maintains a slave state. India, in all of its religious background keeps a caste-system. The Jews did not keep slaves, nor were encouraged to do so; but God did use Israel's pagan neighbors to enslave them as a means of judgement. Christians have not been encouraged to enslave others. In fact, St Paul, in defense of an escaped slave, wrote to his master, Philemon, and asked for his release. In other writings, the slaves, while in the company of fellow believers are considered equals. Because the apostles risked their lives for the gospel, and not for overthrowing the global slave trade, does not give bigots like you evidence that they "encouraged slavery", but it shows hypocrites like you for what you are.

As far as your version of history in regards to the Southern Baptist Convention. You need to read something other than propagandist hit-pieces that justify your rage against Christians.

26 posted on 11/09/2003 9:54:08 AM PST by Dr Warmoose
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To: Dr Warmoose
Your post is such a mishmash of avoidance of my points, illogic and ignorance of the Bible, the history of Christianity and world history that I won't waste time trying to penetrate your delusional worldview.
30 posted on 11/09/2003 10:06:35 AM PST by WackyKat
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To: Dr Warmoose
Willful ignorance of the mass and weight of eighteen-wheeler rigs may be bliss for those who enjoy playing on long ribbons of concrete, but it won't be of much comfort to them when they become the roadkill of eternity.
31 posted on 11/09/2003 10:13:58 AM PST by EternalVigilance
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To: Dr Warmoose
For the record, I think your responses have been clear, concise, and right on the mark; spiritually and historically.
34 posted on 11/09/2003 10:16:19 AM PST by EternalVigilance
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