Majson Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 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, penned by a U.S. citizen. 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 the 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 states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's law and how to follow them. 1) 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? 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) Leviticus 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 this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians? 5) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states that he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself? 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) Leviticus 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 the temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Leviticus 19:27. How should they die? 9) I know from Leviticus 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 Leviticus 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 and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's Law is eternal and unchanging. Your adoring fan, Ed.D. Professor Emeritus University of Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 GARRY! :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majson Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 hey babes.....but erm, read the thread. it's very funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambergris Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Peedston Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Few people deserve to be mocked like Dr. Laura does. But that satire of Christian Fundamentalism could be used to mock lots and lots of prominant figures today, unfortunately. Sometimes it seems like common sense in this country seems to be at an all time low. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambergris Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 But that satire of Christian Fundamentalism could be used to mock lots and lots of prominant figures today, unfortunately. Sometimes it seems like common sense in this country seems to be at an all time low. Yes... some time ago in the NG channel saw a doccumental about the american debate of Darwin doctrines. The showed many cases of schools where that teaching was forbidden, they believe is fake and inmoral agaisnt principles of a devote country as USA. There were even many Fundamentalist Christian people making conferences, according to them Darwin was completely wrong, though they still believe earth and universe were created in 7 days, then Adan and Eve came and poblated it... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Peedston Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 I better try to control myself before I say things that will make people angry, so I'm just going to say that it's an absolute outrage that people are trying to replace Darwinism in schools with "Intelligent Design" (a.k.a. Creationism-lite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambergris Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Who will get angry? is your point of view. ;) Practice the free speech- :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 ALL religious fundamentalism is both dangerous and divisive. Period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambergris Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Tell my about it... :dozey: I'm surrounded by that kind of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majson Posted June 29, 2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2005 so what egghead, it's funny. you listen to coldplay songs dont you, even if they're old you watch comedy shows and movies again, even if they're old. is there much point in replying if you're going to be so short and off hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmillerlte Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 so what egghead, it's funny. you listen to coldplay songs dont you, even if they're old you watch comedy shows and movies again, even if they're old. is there much point in replying if you're going to be so short and off hand? Yes i agree majson, but there is something deeper to it. who cares if its old... it applies today... religious fundamentalist are the ones starting wars, spreading hate and indifference. This may have been written a while ago and it may be satire, but it is relevant to today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colduser Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 I love this. I read this a while ago. It is so great when people like Dr. Laura get shown to be hypocritical cowards. She is a hateful vindictive woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmillerlte Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 haha... my whole family worships the ground she walks on... they also dont like me very much... haha... they need to read this :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colduser Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 You NEED to show this to them. There's NO way they can rationally respond back and say that she is still correct. And I'm sorry your family doesn't like you very much. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmillerlte Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 they are such dogmatic idiots they will find excuses... they have more anti-gay verses under their sleeves than leviticus 18... they also thing the old testament doesnt apply.... except for Lev 18... im over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colduser Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 HARSH man. I'm truly sorry for you. Thankfully my parents have always been accepting of it. I'm sure you have others out there to help you out though. Either way, i hope the situation changes for the better :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
About A Girl Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 ^yeah definitely...but youre still a bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmillerlte Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 yeah... they dont bother me anymore... it was actually kind of funny... my dad took me to san francisco pride last week to show me how disgusting the gay community was. It was cool, i loved it, and it was twice as good watching him squirm. haha... and yeah... i have an uncle and all of his gay friends that i hang out with and talk to alot. so thats cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majson Posted June 30, 2005 Author Share Posted June 30, 2005 haha, how can you pick and choose what parts of the old testement etc are right and wrong. can you imagine going to meet st peter at the perly gates and he goes Peter: Why did you only follow lev 18? them: Well we thought it was the only that aplied, you know times change peter: You can't pick and choose, we're not a pizza hut special deal you know...go away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 I love this. I read this a while ago. It is so great when people like Dr. Laura get shown to be hypocritical cowards. She is a hateful vindictive woman. Yes - she seems to be the perfect example of people who use "religious teachings" to justify their OWN views and manipulate and control people. It's good to continue to highlight this kind of thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 they are such dogmatic idiots they will find excuses... they have more anti-gay verses under their sleeves than leviticus 18... they also thing the old testament doesnt apply.... except for Lev 18... im over it. Brainwashed!! Congratulations that YOU aren't!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 yeah... they dont bother me anymore... it was actually kind of funny... my dad took me to san francisco pride last week to show me how disgusting the gay community was. It was cool' date=' i loved it, and it was twice as good watching him squirm. haha... and yeah... i have an uncle and all of his gay friends that i hang out with and talk to alot. so thats cool[/quote'] Didn't he realise this was a pointless exercise? Did he think he could change your mind? :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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