(urth) Oannes

[Dan'l Danehy-Oakes]

Thomas Bitterman wrote:

>> The slavery to which Catholicism was not opposed was the Roman style
>> of slavery, which was more like a form of indentured servitude. Roman
>> slaves could own property and buy their own freedom, quite different
>> from chattel slavery.

> The Catholic Encyclopedia (I included the URL) actual condemns the Roman
> practice, while detailing the "superior" Jewish version.

Well, at least you know I was writing for myself and not official
Catholic agitprop... ;)


>> Supergods, right? A fine book...

> Yup.  Had never read a really good defense of Superman before.  Read it
> along with "Our Gods Wear Spandex".  Both good books for anyone
> interested in how "low" culture handles spiritual issues.

Hadn't heard of the other book. Now I'm going to have to get hold of a copy.

-- 
Dan'l Danehy-Oakes