“Biblical law permits voluntary slavery because it recognizes that some people are not able to maintain a position of independence . . . The law is humane and also unsentimental. It recognizes that some people are by nature slaves and will always be so.”
Quote by R.J. Rushdoony
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R.J. Rushdoony
R.J. Rushdoony was an American philosopher, born on April 25, 1916, and died on February 8, 2001. He is known for his contributions to Christian theology and political philosophy. more
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