Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for June 26, 2014
June 25, 2014
June 27, 2014
Transcript:
Nate Harris: Amy, try to understand-- my country needs me! Amy: And I need you, too, Nate Harris! Am I to run this farm by myself forever? Nate Harris: But Amy-- it's only for a little longer... Independence is almost within our reach! Amy: Oh, I know, Nate. It's just that it's hard without you, that's all... Nate Harris: Aw, Amy... I'm sorry, dearest. Amy: I... I shouldn't complain. I know... Nate Harris: I'll tell you what-- when this is all over, I'll buy you a slave! Amy: Oh, Nate... I love you!
It’s absolutely clear from the bible that slavery, chattel slavery, was perfectly alright with god. The real offenses were things like bacon-cheeseburgers. Wouldn’t you think one of the commandments would have been about slavery? Or child abuse? Or genocide? Or texting while driving?
But NO!