The following is a perfect exchange for someone that is so wrapped in selective parts of the Bible {that means the Old and New Testament} to back up her arguments that she cannot see the individual trees that make up the entire forest. Narrow minded Religious kook at her finest {tongue in cheek} The writing in red is my writing in the body of the article.
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 penned by a east coast 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
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? Only if you have a good alibi and a top lawyer!
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 think it matters if she is a virgin or not, I know towel heads pay extra for virgins.
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. How does one go about this on first date? Yo baby you onna rag?
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? yeh why can't I own a couple slaves? Lord knows I need someone to cook and clean house for me.
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? I think contracting it out to a goy makes more sense to me.
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? Buried up to the neck, then stoned to death is the usual punishment meted out.
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.
If this upsets anyone, you really need to look inside a decide why YOU only follow those of GODS laws that please YOU, and ignore the ones that do not please you or are inconvenient for you. Hypocrisy is ugly no matter who uses it.