Been listening to some atheists on youtube .They bring up the fact that in the old testament slavery was allowed and seemed to be ok with god.Christians have said it was different, then the slavery we know more like indentured servants.I do believe in God most of the time.
By the time the Bible began to be written, humans had already established social structures and economic systems that conflicted with godly principles. While some of the practices involved were condemned in his written Law, God chose to tolerate others, such as slavery.
Regarding the social structure of the ancient nation of Israel, The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia states: “It was meant to function as a brotherhood in which, ideally, there were no poor [and there was] no exploitation of widows, waifs, or orphans.” Hence, more than simply allowing an already established social and economic structure, God’s Law regulated slavery so that, if practiced, slaves would be treated in a humane and loving manner.
Watchtower library online gives more examples.Many try to blame God for something already started by man and Satan rulership.God allowed it and regulated it justly.In Gods kingdom it will NOT exist!