Post by Bastardometer on Mar 28, 2005 22:56:44 GMT -5
Dr. Laura Schlessinger the US radio personality who
dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio
show, recently said that homosexuality is an
abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot
be condoned under any circumstances. The following is
an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a US resident,
which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well
as informative.
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.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding
some of the other specific laws and how to follow
them.
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I
know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord -- Lev.
1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the
odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as
sanctioned in Exodus
21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be
a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman
while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness
-- Lev. 15:19-24. The problem is, how do I tell? I
have tried asking, but most women take offence.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess
slaves, both male and female, provided they are
purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine
claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not
Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own
Canadians?
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?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating
shellfish is an abomination -- Lev. 11:10-- it is a
lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree.
Can you settle this?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the
altar of God if I have a 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 by 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 a lot. Is it really
necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the
whole town together to stone them?
Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a
private family affair like we do with people who sleep
with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I
am confident you can help. Thank you again for
reminding us that God's word is eternal and
unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan
: A reply has yet to be given :
dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio
show, recently said that homosexuality is an
abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot
be condoned under any circumstances. The following is
an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a US resident,
which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well
as informative.
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.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding
some of the other specific laws and how to follow
them.
1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I
know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord -- Lev.
1:9. The problem is my neighbors. They claim the
odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as
sanctioned in Exodus
21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be
a fair price for her?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman
while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness
-- Lev. 15:19-24. The problem is, how do I tell? I
have tried asking, but most women take offence.
4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess
slaves, both male and female, provided they are
purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine
claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not
Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own
Canadians?
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?
6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating
shellfish is an abomination -- Lev. 11:10-- it is a
lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree.
Can you settle this?
7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the
altar of God if I have a 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 by 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 a lot. Is it really
necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the
whole town together to stone them?
Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a
private family affair like we do with people who sleep
with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I
am confident you can help. Thank you again for
reminding us that God's word is eternal and
unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan
: A reply has yet to be given :
