Slappie 9 #1 May 20, 2002 Hope this doesn't offend anyone... I'm not super religious but figured it makes it's point...QuoteBackground: Laura Schlessinger is a US radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that to an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned in any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a US resident and also 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 I 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 specific laws and how to follow them.a) 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?b) Lev.25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?c) 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.d)When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?e) I have a neighbour 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?f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is anabomination (Lev.11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?g) 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?h) 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) 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?j) 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.My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #2 May 20, 2002 That's wonderful! Thanks for the morning chuckle.... Sometimes it's fun to listen to Dr. Laura just because she's so incredibly unenlightened for someone with such a following.....and people actually buys her crap....cracks me up. Lindseyyou can live in happiness too, like the oompa loompa dooba de do.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #3 May 20, 2002 Actually Slapmaster she does have a point: Quotej) 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).There's just no excuse for wearing Cotton/Polyester blend!If you've never heard her, she is one of the most annoying people on the air. flyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #4 May 20, 2002 Thats great stuff. Religion can be such a sensitive topic with so many people. Everyone always believes that their religion is the right one. In my opinion, religion is a personal affair between a person and God. Its always nice to see some humor shined upon this topic.----------"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world he doesn't exist!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 May 20, 2002 The more radical muslims seem to actually think this way. Thats the sad part....."Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #6 May 20, 2002 I can't stand dr. laura. She is so rude. My mom listens to her at work, and I work with my mom...I do everything possible to blast her out by my music. Ya know, if people like her opinion, that's fine, but she is just so rude and condescending to people and I don't know how that is "christian"..The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #7 May 20, 2002 as for my self, i'll pay no mind to the wench! off with her head, to the gallows! Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagoskydiver 0 #8 May 20, 2002 According to ancient Jewish law, you shouldn't eat cheeseburgers either. It's mixing milk with meat - not kosher - this is also in the Bible. Many things written in the Bible served a good purpose at the time it was written but is no longer relevant to the times. Perhaps the prohibition of mixing milk with meat was a public health issue at the time. Dr. Laura needs to learn to apply some common sense to things.Hackey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xybe 0 #9 May 20, 2002 [urban legend alert]Wasn't this used on the show "The West Wing" when Pres. Bartlett says a speech a lot like the letter you mention.[/urban legend alert]Still shedding whuffo-nessCheck out the Hardcore Whuffo pages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #10 May 20, 2002 I'm going to die and go to hell!! My jumpsuit has some poly and cotton in it! I'm damned!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #11 May 20, 2002 I am just so ticked off! I had to go home and set all my Canadien slaves free. Is that BS or what!! I'm gonna miss them...............Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #12 May 21, 2002 QuoteWasn't this used on the show "The West Wing" when Pres. Bartlett says a speech a lot like the letter you mention.Yep. I remember specifically that selling the daughter, playing football, and working on the Sabbath were mentioned. Great show, by the way.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #13 May 21, 2002 Quoteas for my self, i'll pay no mind to the wench! off with her head, to the gallows!And to the firey pits of Hell with you for not punishing her properly! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
