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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 I 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 him 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 specific laws and how to best follow them.

a) 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?

b) 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?

c) 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.

d) 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?

e) 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?

f) 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?

g) 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?

h) 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?

i) 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?

j) 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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Could you attempt to answer some of those questions for us, Forest Fan? I'm certainly interested.

I find two women together rather erotic actually.

But the Lords court says it is fine.

Edgy wrote:
> Forest Fan, you appear to be purposely ignoring the questions that
> really do contradict what you are saying.
>
> Edgy wrote:
>
> Not answered.
>
> As the British Judicial system claims to act on the laws of God (as
> does the American system), then aren't they claiming that as
> representatives of God, that they are acting or speaking on his
> behalf when they say that homosexuality is legal?

Homo-sexuality is legal, but it doesn't change the fact that is strange, disgusting and quite simply wrong. The idea of two males or females, doesn't make sense. Man and woman were made for each other and as they say opposites attract. Homo-sexuality was against the law in Aaron's time, it no longer holds the death penalty or any penalty today, but it is just as sick.

Strafio wrote:
> By the by, at a guess, I'd say that FF is about 17...
>
> The spelling and gramma is too good for a younger person, and he
> answers a lot during the day when youngers would be at school.
>
> Besides, you don't have to be young to be simple minded (no offence
> Forest, but you really do come across that way).

But he has no concept of humour or ... *shock* ... inneundo.
Which puts him back down to around 8.

Forest Fan, you appear to be purposely ignoring the questions that really do contradict what you are saying.

Edgy wrote:

> Not answered.
>
> As the British Judicial system claims to act on the laws of God (as
> does the American system), then aren't they claiming that as
> representatives of God, that they are acting or speaking on his
> behalf when they say that homosexuality is legal?

Strafio wrote:
> Light wrote:
> Yes, you seem to be missing one vital fact here; I have said on many
> OCCASIONS that the BIBLE is a vast pile of GOAT DROPPINGS and cannot
> be RELIED on to provide clear and unbiased EVIDENCE.
>
>
> Light, normally you're right, but this topic is based PURELY on the
> Bible!
> Grix was trying to show up FF with some contradictions from OT.
> Get with it! ;-)

Yeh, but I could answer them, they were pretty easy.

By the by, at a guess, I'd say that FF is about 17...

The spelling and gramma is too good for a younger person, and he answers a lot during the day when youngers would be at school.

Besides, you don't have to be young to be simple minded (no offence Forest, but you really do come across that way).

Light wrote:
> Yes, you seem to be missing one vital fact here; I have said on many
> OCCASIONS that the BIBLE is a vast pile of GOAT DROPPINGS and cannot
> be RELIED on to provide clear and unbiased EVIDENCE.


Light, normally you're right, but this topic is based PURELY on the Bible!
Grix was trying to show up FF with some contradictions from OT.
Get with it! ;-)

Forest Fan wrote:
> Edgy wrote:
> Forest Fan - your response to this would be appreciated:
>
> Edgy wrote:
> The Lord hasn't changed any laws...the humans who have strayed from
> the laws have.
>
> Note: When public opinion sways heavily, laws are created or changed
> to allow the mass public opinion to be right. The reason
> homosexuality is actually legal now.
>
> After all, the Lord changed that law and it should be fine, right?
>
> Before Jesus died on the cross, sin of course still existed. Because
> sin existed and there is no escape from sin, people had to sacrifice
> animals and such before the Lord, to let Him know they were serious
> about making atoment for their sin, however when Jesus died on the
> cross, all those animal sacrifices could finish and Jesus paid the
> price for sin for all eternity, thus animal sacrifices and death
> penalties for sin are no longer required, by the Lord.
>
> Answered.

Not answered.

As the British Judicial system claims to act on the laws of God (as does the American system), then aren't they claiming that as representatives of God, that they are acting or speaking on his behalf when they say that homosexuality is legal?

Electrum wrote:
> if there is one thing that I am sure of the Bible, is that wherever it
> is discussed and challenged, people tend to argue a lot. Perhaps this
> is the inherent evil of all religion.. why I decide to keep well
> clear most of the time.

People do argue a lot with the Bible, it is the Word of God of Truth, it says everyone is a sinner and needs forgiveness and that is exactly what the unbeliever finds so hard to except but I do agree with you that religion is evil.

> Just read below for a good example, everyone is at eachother's
> throats, perhaps I am completely out of my rights to interfere but I
> should think that some constructive discussion on this interesting
> post would be better than senseless name calling and repetitive
> quotes highlighting the numerous errors in everyone elses posts.

> After all who can really claim to have the 'correct' answer to all
> the questions raised here?

Exactly, only the Lord God can.
>
> I'm not saying dont express your opinion, just please in a more
> constructive and inclusive manner would be nice.

I am all for construcitvity, just try telling Light that.