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Why Can't I
Own a Canadian?
October 2002
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality
who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio
show. Recently, she 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
is an open letter to Dr. Laura.
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:
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 fan,
Jim |
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