Dr. Laura, Leviticus and Homosexuality?

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BadBoy

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I figured someone in here can shed more light and debate.

On 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, 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 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
Thanks Peter Franz
 
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BleedingBull

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lol I'll sit back and await some answers to these, majorly good points to end the "gay is an abomination" stance Lmao. Times they are a changing :D
 

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Eternal damnation is a small price to pay for shellfish. MmMMMMm Red Lobster, den of sin and debauchery. t2805.gif
 

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Wow, outstanding post! It shows the pitfall of trying to take ancient text and applying it to modern standards, and it brings just a little bit a doubt about the indisputable word of God. :D
 
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Well done BadBoy

God will get you for that, but it seems that no theist will engage.
I call that a success on your part.

As to owning one of us Canadians, if you looked like what Joey posted, I would come real cheep.
Hell, I would even pay my own way down.
Don't tell my wife.

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I think the theists don't "engage" because they know the context of these verses and see no value in hashing out what will lead to the inexorable conclusion of this thread going south where the original post was meant for it to. South.
 

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I think the original post was meant for exactly what it got until now hehe, general agreement and puns :)
 

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I think the theists don't "engage" because they know the context of these verses

And the context of the verses in the OP is different than the context of Leviticus 18:22?

"Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination."
 
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