Sermon Illustrations
The Average Price for a Trafficked Human—$90
Does ninety dollars seem like a lot of money? A new reading tablet or a piece of home fitness equipment might be a steal at that price. On some days, ninety dollars can buy you a day at Disney World. … Or ninety dollars could be the value of your entire life. According to SumAll.org the average worldwide cost of a trafficked human is just ninety dollars.
And in case you're thinking, Is human slavery really that common today? Here's a comparison of the state of human slavery in 1860 versus today (as of 2012):
Slavery in 1860:
- 25 million slaves worldwide
- $134 - median price per slave
- 78 percent of slaves are legal
Slavery Today (as of 2012):
- 27 million slaves worldwide
- $140 - median price per slave
- 0 percent of slaves are legal
The average lifetime of a slave is six years, after which they escape, set free, or die.