From Slaves, Women, & Homosexuals by William Webb
SLAVERY
Original Culture - Slavery with many abuses
Bible - Slavery with better conditions and fewer abuses
Our Culture - Slavery eliminated and working conditions often improved
Ultimate Ethic - Slavery eliminated, improved working conditions, wages maximized for all, and harmony, respect and unified purpose between all levels in an organizational structure
WOMEN
Original Culture - Strong patriarchy with many abuses
Bible - Moderated patriarchy with fewer abuses
Our Culture - Secular egalitarianism with significantly improved status of women and an emphasis on individual rights, autonomy and self-fulfillment
Ultimate Ethic - Ultra-soft patriarchy or complementary egalitarianism and interdependence, mutuality and servant-like attitude in relationships
HOMOSEXUALS
Original Culture - Mixed acceptance and no restrictions of homosexual activity
Bible - Negative assessment and complete restriction of homosexual activity
Our Culture - Almost complete acceptance and no restrictions of homosexual activity
Ultimate Ethic - Negative assessment and complete restriction of homosexual activity and greater understanding and compassion, utilization of a sliding scale of culpability, and variation in the degree of negative assessment based on the type of same-sex activity.
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