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jar
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Message 11 of 65 (303509)
04-12-2006 11:10 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by Larni
04-12-2006 6:15 AM


These questions have been asked before.
In fact, here is a copy of the letter sent 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 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 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?
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 neighboring 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 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?
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.

Aslan is not a Tame Lion

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jar
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Message 60 of 65 (311367)
05-12-2006 9:33 AM
Reply to: Message 58 by subbie
05-11-2006 6:17 PM


A Christian Nation would be Communistic
If there really was a nation that actually tried to follow the teachings of Christ, the closest form of government would be communisim. The maxim "From each according to their ability; to each according to their need" would be the law of the land. There would be universal health care; Jesus healed the sick wherever He went, and there would be food for all; afterall Jesus fed the multitude and even made the beer run at the wedding.

Aslan is not a Tame Lion

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jar
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Message 63 of 65 (311372)
05-12-2006 9:52 AM
Reply to: Message 62 by Larni
05-12-2006 9:47 AM


Re: A Christian Nation would be Communistic
Why? What in my post led you to suggest that?

Aslan is not a Tame Lion

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