✝️ New Testament
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In the book of Philemon, what theological and social implications arise from Paul's appeal to Philemon regarding Onesimus, a runaway slave, considering the Roman Empire's legal and cultural norms surrounding slavery?
A
Paul explicitly condemns slavery as inherently evil and demands Philemon to free all his slaves immediately.
B
Paul tacitly endorses slavery by not directly challenging its legality but focuses solely on Onesimus's spiritual conversion.
C
Paul navigates the complexities of the social context by appealing to Philemon on the basis of Christian love and brotherhood, subtly challenging the dehumanizing aspects of slavery without directly confronting the Roman legal system.
D
Paul uses Onesimus's return as an opportunity to assert his authority and demand financial compensation from Philemon for the loss of Onesimus's labor.
Reference: Philemon 1:1-25