Q&A: The Meaning of a Curse, and the Attitude Toward Slavery
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The Meaning of a Curse, and the Attitude Toward Slavery
Question
In the portion of Noah, Canaan was cursed that he would be “a slave of slaves” to his brothers. What is the meaning of this curse, and is it moral to curse all of Canaan’s descendants with slavery because of something his father did (or he himself, according to some commentators)? And what is the Torah’s outlook regarding slavery?
Answer
A good question. I do not deal with the Bible.