cyn
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Post by cyn on Mar 17, 2008 9:22:46 GMT -5
One of the concepts in Nor Iron Bars A Cage that I found most intriguing was Caprice Hokstad's portrayal of slavery.
Perhaps it wasn't "positive" as much as "acceptable" in the setting of her story.
I had a hard time getting my head around this idea. How can slavery ever be a good thing between races?
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Post by Caprice on Mar 17, 2008 19:07:18 GMT -5
Well, this topic sure is an eyecatcher! Frank asked a similar question back during my book tour. See question #2 on Frank's blog, here: afrankreview.blogspot.com/2008/02/another-day-with-nor-iron-bars-cage.htmlI should also add that the slavery in my book is NOT a "thing between races". Both of my fictional races can be enslaved, and not even a duke is immune. Furthermore, the majority of what is called "slavery" in my books is more what we would term "indentured servanthood", a prepaid contract for a predetermined number of years' service. I don't want to argue that any kind of human bondage is a good thing. That was never my intent at all. The only slavery I want to say is good is that which we voluntarily submit to our Ultimate Master, Jesus. Caprice Bondservant of Jesus Christ |
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Post by cathikin on Mar 22, 2008 11:47:10 GMT -5
The idea of slavery is naturally abhorrent to us, and I think that's a good thing. But as Bob Dylan put it, "ya gotta serve somebody." The relationship between us and our Lord has many facets, and by merely calling Him Lord we are expressing a master-bondservant relationship. I think that we say the word Lord without giving any thought to what that means.
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