[Oe List ...] FW: Helpful and scholarly information based on theBible

Tue May 11 13:53:12 CDT 2010

Just be careful with this approach . . . not sure what "original texts" might surface with people working on the archives this month . . . :)
 Jim

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From: Herman Greene <hfgreene at mindspring.com>
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That’s a good one.

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From:Dennis Flannigan
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Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:17 AM
To: Beverely Long
Subject: Helpful and scholarly
information based on the Bible

Friends,

Sometimes I
read the Bible too quickly. Sometimes not at all. Fortunately my friend, Bev
Long does it for me. She recently found this informative series of questions
suggested by careful reading Leviticus, and other Bible verses. Much of what
follows was inspired by Dr. Laura Schlesinger, sort of an Idiot Savant of pop
psychology. And, a RADIO talk show host, so she's really smart. Here's
the note she sent.

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In her radio show, Dr Laura
Schlesinger said that, as an observant 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. 

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 neighbouring
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 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?

 5. 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, 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
PS.  It would be a damn shame if we couldn't
own a Canadian

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