Today, we recognize that people of other races and social classes are human beings made in the image and likeness of God, with souls, intellect, and rights. They are not to be slaves. They are not property. They are not to be slaves. They are not property.
Some people never learn.
Mind you, I do not question the sincerity of the Christians who refuse to acknowledge the new equality between husbands and wives. And I also think that they were sincere 150 years ago in their belief that God blessed and ordained their enslavement of Africans. And I certainly see where they find Biblical support for their beliefs. The Biblical basis for male domination is almost as strong as that for slavery. But I happen to believe they are wrong, on both counts.