"Slavery ended in medieval Europe only because the church extended its sacraments to all slaves and then managed to impose a ban on the enslavement of Christians (and of Jews). Within the context of medieval Europe, that prohibition was effectively a rule of universal abolition. "— Rodney Stark
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I've always loved his performances. Oh, to be in the audience. Must be quite fun!
I know! Isn't he wonderful!!?
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