Solon, I asked my hubby to read this post of yours, and he did, and said, "bravo," which I second.
From an email I got, not entirely off-topic:
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"For those of you that are not following the recent controversy that has to do with Laura Schlessinger: she is
a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show.
Paramount Television Group is currently producing a "Dr. Laura" television show. Recently she has
become a convert to Judaism and has made some statements about homosexuals that have caused the
Canadian anti-hate laws to censure her.
The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura which was 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 him 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 best follow
them.
a) 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?
b) 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?
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) 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?
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 an Abomination (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.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan,
Carole M. Cusack, Lecturer, School of Studies in Religion University of
Sydney.
Dianne Crampton, President
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