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it may be from a joke site but the verses are real
http://www.funny.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Funny.woa/wa/funny?fn=CIRLM&Funny_Jokes=Dear_Dr_Laura

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she 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 is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a east coast 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 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 uncleanliness - Lev.15:19- 24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

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.

Your devoted fan, Jim

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Originally posted by Zahlanzi
it may be from a joke site but the verses are real
http://www.funny.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Funny.woa/wa/funny?fn=CIRLM&Funny_Jokes=Dear_Dr_Laura

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Le ...[text shortened]... again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your devoted fan, Jim
How original......🙄

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Originally posted by dystoniac
How original......🙄
its not. people have always wandered why is it that old testament law became obsolete, why it is wrong to stone your wife to death but it is necessary to absolutely believe in the flood. is it because jesus told them to not pay attention to eye for an eye and be nice? and if that is so, would it be necessary for jesus to come and tell us the flood was a joke? otherwise we (better said you) are incapable of independent thinking?

so it is not very original.

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If I was a believer, I wouldn't blame God for swapping to the "foolishness of preaching" when He realized that His wisdom was too lofty to draw the masses to the altar.

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Originally posted by muppyman
If I was a believer, I wouldn't blame God for swapping to the "foolishness of preaching" when He realized that His wisdom was too lofty to draw the masses to the altar.
or the masses were to stupid then to understand. and too stupid now to realize what no longer applies from the 2000 year old message

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