I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

CONFUSED BY GOD'S LAW:
In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, written by a US man, and 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 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 this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? 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 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 offense.

4. 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?

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 abomination 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 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 and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan.

James M. Kauffman,

Ed.D. Professor Emeritus,
Dept. Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
University of Virginia

PS
(It would be a damn shame if we couldn't own a Canadian)

Message edited 2/1/2012 10:48:19 PM.

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

Awesome

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

I've seen this many times and it never gets old. The Bible is a book in and of its time, and people who pick and choose what parts they want to use as an excuse for their own ignorance drive me bonkers.

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

I'm a Canadian. AND a fairly observant Jew. So therefore, I must submit to your biblical command to own me.

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Message edited 2/2/2012 10:57:37 AM.

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

Posted by headoverheels

Posted by MandJZ

I'm a Canadian. AND a fairly observant Jew. So therefore, I must submit to your biblical command to own me.

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

that was very interesting and i'm glad i took the time to read it!

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

This never gets old.. glad to see it pop up again!

Re: I want to own a Canadian. Aka: bible lesson. Worth the read

Wow! That is excellent- I've never seen it before.

The Old Testament is really OLD! I much prefer the message of Jesus in The New Testament. He loved and accepted everyone.