"Do you think while he's at it he might also apologize for leaving rape and slavery out of the 10 commandments?"
If you want to litigate, then rape is not in the 10 commandments. Adultery and coveting (women) are. I think horse sense was more common back then.
Which brings us to "slavery". Ahh, the layers of translations and interpretations, the changes in society, the ethos, the mores, etc... In some form, I'm not sure God *is* opposed to slavery - to the extent that the 10 commandments were not disobeyed within its context.
What is a "slave" anyway? Is it possible to have a slave(s) and treat them within the confines of the 10 commandments?
When you say "slavery" we all know where you're coming from. Dixie slavery. Roots. Kunta Kinte. And all the rest that shapes the American paradigm that is labeled slavery. Is it tragic to work directly for food, clothing and shelter? Or is it more sensible to work for booze and cigarettes and let the taxpayer pay for the rest? Or maybe just not work at all?
Who's the "slave" in a welfare system? The taxpayer. Me. You.
Happy slaves.