Buddhism
What are monks forbidden from owning or accepting as gifts?
Slaves
Why might some people argue that Judaism supports slavery?
Some passages in the Torah allow people to own slaves, suggesting that slavery was accepted in ancient Jewish society.
What does Qur'an 23:5-6 state?
“Those whom your right-hand posses”
What is one of the five wrong livelihoods mentioned in the Vanijja Sutta?
Trading in human beings
Why might Jewish people argue that slavery is wrong?
- Judaism teaches that all humans are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity adn respect.
Is Islam for or against slavery
Divided
Name one duty masters have towards workers in the Sigalovada Sutta.
Providing fair wages, food or sick care
What is the summary of Leviticus 25:55?
God had rescued the Israelites meaning he had ownership of the Jews.
When is a justified for reducing a person to being a slave
When taken in a war
Name a Buddhist monk who resides in Yemen
Me
Who does rabbinic commentary condemn?
Those who willingly stay enslaved
How many Ugandan prophets voted in the recent islamic election
0
Which scholar highlighted the use of slaves and indentured servants in Buddhist monasteries?
Gregory Schopen
What is the belief of an appointed station?
The belief that human souls are equal before god although people inherit different capacities. Enslavement provides a “structure” to help manage those lives who lacked other's ability.
Name a sheep who identifies as Islamic
Shaun/ Jjawn (Islamic spelling)