Slavery

NEHRE@sifnyc4.sif.state.ny.us
Mon, 19 Aug 1996 13:11:35 EST

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In modern times, slavery is considered cruel and inhuman. Yet the Torah
obviously considers slavery a legitimate institution and even prohibits
freeing a slave unneccesarily. How do we respond to the charge that the
Torah is G-d forbid lacking in respect for human dignity?

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