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To: nihil who wrote (21817)	11/12/1998 7:24:00 AM
From: Sam Ferguson	Respond to of 39621

"Sam, isn't it astounding that the new testament, coming hundreds of years after the Stoics and Socrates, failed to recognize the evil of slavery:" Even more amazing that so many accept it today as Godly inspired when it is harmful to so many. Give the Romans credit. They used the wisdom from myth, drama, and Oracles, changed it to suit their evil purpose, and have gotten by with it for 2000 years. I prefer my children see Disney's movie fables and read Aesops rather than being brainwashed with sunday school and the bible.

To: nihil who wrote (21817)	11/12/1998 8:26:00 PM
From: Darrin Vernier	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 39621

Nihil, These issues are mentioned in the New Testament as well. Whether or not they are seen is a difficult problem of perspective. One example of this would be this riddle: "What is the name of the King who kept Moses in slavery in Egypt?" "Moses". Moses was a slave to his own idea of 'not'. When he chose to stop putting belief in 'not', he saw the truth 'I AM' that had always been there, and was immediately free. Peace, Darrin