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[lvdkeyes]

This story has been making the rounds for some time, but

it certainly bears repeating in the current situation.





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 US 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. Its in the Bible - end of argument!

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some

other elements of God's Laws and how best 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 wriggle 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 am

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

[Bob]

Yep, very clever retort.

The abomination in my view, of course, is Dr. Laura Schlesinger. Anybody up for a few beers and a stoning party?