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AN OLDY BUT A GOODIE!
This letter has been around a while, but I found it again the other day
>and thought I would share it with some of my friends in case you
>haven't read it. Enjoy!
>
>Dr. Laura, the ultra-right-wing conservative radio talk show host, has
>said that she has become an observant Orthodox Jew and in doing so has
>claimed homosexuality an abomination in accordance with Leviticus 18:22
>and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response
>is an open letter to Dr. Laura that was posted on the internet.
>
>
>"Dear Dr. Laura,
>
>Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's law. I
>have learned a great deal from your show and try to share that
>knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend
>the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that
>Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination...End of debate.
>
>However, I do need some advice from you regarding some other elements
>of God's Laws and how to follow them:
>
>1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and
>female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend
>of mine claims that applies to Mexicans but not Canadians. Why can't I
>own Canadians?
>
>2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in
>Exodus 21:7. In this day, what do you think would be a fair price for
>her?
>
>3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woamn while she is in
>her period of menstrual uncleanness - Lev. 15:19-24. The problem is
>how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
>
>4. When I burn a bull on the altar of sacrifice, I know it creates a
>pleasing odor to the Lord - Lev. 1:9. the problem is my neighbors.
>They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
>
>5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus
>35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated
>to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
>
>6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an
>abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser obomination than
>homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there
>'degrees' of abomination?
>
>7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I
>have an defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading
>glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room
>here?
>
>8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair
>around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden in Lev.
>19:27. How should they die?
>
>9. I know from Lev. 11: 6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes
>me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
>
>10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
>different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments
>made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He
>also tends to curse and blaspheme alot. Is it really necessary that we
>go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them?
>(Lev. 25:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family
>affair like we do with people who sleep with in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
>
>I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy
>considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.
>Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and
>unchanging.
>
>Your adoring fan."
>
>Peace to you all!
>
>Brett
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