Can you remember the last time that slavery existed? The answer is no, you cannot. However, slavery unfortunately was in existence and it can not just be looked over. Just because slavery is over now, it can not be passed over in history.
Many Christians saw no conflict between keeping the faith and keeping slaves, they believed they could do both. An example of this is found in Genesis when Abraham, the “father of faith,” and all the patriarchs held slaves without God’s disapproval (Gen. 21:9–10).
1 Peter 2:18 says "Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust." It's important to recognize that God's commands to slaves about submission do not endorse slavery as an institution, but acknowledge it as a reality of the day.
Additionally, Colossians 4:1 says "Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven." This verse is showing that these slaveholders have a Master in Heaven.
Furthermore, Christian views on slavery have changed drastically. Later in the 1800's, the Quakers became a huge part of assisting the Underground Railroad and helping thousands of slaves to escape. Christians worldwide now view slavery as immoral and unjust, although religion was once used to justify it.
I believe that slavery is not negatively mentioned in the Bible. Now, as Christians have moved away from slavery, we use these important references to remind and reflect on the tragedy that happened. In the end, religions have moved away from the concept of slavery though.
https://freetheslaves.net/take-action/faith-in-action-ending-slavery/
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/slavery-old-and-new
https://slaveryandremembrance.org/articles/article/?id=A0059
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