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I could use a Chiltons automotive repair manual to support the assertion that horses are made of steel, it doesn't make it true, but it would have written backing.

I don't think that's fair at all. It is not disputed by biblical scholars that slavery is clearly tolerated in the Bible. It's up to the modern Christian or Jew to decide for themselves how they accommodate that information, but bringing it to light does not make one a Christian hater.

I may be mistaken, however CJ's post was made on a thread concerning modern mohammadean philosophy. His post was a sample of ancient scripture that could be argued to support the position that modern Christians also support the institution of slavery. A ridiculous assertion to say the least, I know of no modern Christian who advocates the enslavement of anyone under any circumstance, ever.

His post was made in an attempt to place mohammedeans and Christians on the same moral plane and that is not only ridiculous, it is a seemingly hateful act. Perhaps he doesn't hate Christians, I can't look into his heart any more than I can yours, but to compare the ancient writings and teachings of Chrisitanity (which are no longer seriously followed by devout Christians) with the current positions of mohammedeans is not consistent with a fondness of the followers of Christ, in my opinion.

I may have overreacted somewhat, but I have little beyond contempt for post and run agitators.

It is not disputed by biblical scholars that slavery is clearly tolerated in the Bible.

Don't know about those folks, but as I read it, the "slavery" of the OT was more like the indentured servitude of Colonial days - not hereditary and limited in duration. Even slaves of Rome had their own possessions and were allowed to make money "on the side."