Thursday, April 05, 2007

Archbishop Calls For End To 'Modern Day Slavery'

The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney has used his Easter message to call for a renewed effort to end slavery.

There were commemorations around the world last month for the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

But Archbishop Peter Jensen says slavery continues through modern day sexual servitude and the use of child soldiers.

Archbishop Jensen says it is a powerful reminder of the human capacity for cruelty and sin.

"Human trafficking of men, women an children to be economic slaves or sex slaves, or child soldiers exists today. This is also a scar on our humanity. We must support those who fight against it," he said.

"We humans are all, no matter what our origin, or the colour of our skin, are all bearers of the image and likeness of God.

We are therefore of great worth and we all deserve to be treated with the dignity belonging to our God given humanity."

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