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Michael Pugliese wrote:
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> The Bible contains six admonishments to homosexuals and 362
> admonishments to heterosexuals. That doesn't mean that God doesn't
> love heterosexuals. It's just that they need more supervision." Dear
> Religious Fundamentalist: Thank you for doing so much to educate
> people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your self
> righteous speeches, 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 of the other specific laws
> 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
> cleanliness - Lev.15:19-24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have
> tried asking, but most women take offence. 4. 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? 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? 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? 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, so I am confident you can help. Thank you
> again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
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