Hypocrisy of Christianity :Pt 2

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With the debate rolling along towards 1000 posts on the first thread I thought it was time to introduce humour and also another look at how the bible can be interpreted.

Dr Laura Sclesinger was an American radio personality who dispensed advice. She once said as was in the previous thread that according to Lev:18:22 homosexuality was a sin and cannot be condoned.

Someone posted her a letter which is from an American and follows:


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.

Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.

I enjoyed it and as I posted I have read the bible and while I dont agree with it all and dont believe it is a code to live by strictly, I do take what I feel suits my lifestyle and live accordingly. (I also follow Herberts ''Dune''..spannunsbogen'')
 

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Thing I don't like about the bible is that commandment thingo "Thy should not covet thy neighbour's ass." Never understood what was wrong about that. I always check out my neighbours ass, she has a very nice and covetable ass. I would like to get a piece of her ass.
 

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hoss said:
Thing I don't like about the bible is that commandment thingo "Thy should not covet thy neighbour's ass." Never understood what was wrong about that. I always check out my neighbours ass, she has a very nice and covetable ass. I would like to get a piece of her ass.
Ahh correct but Lev 22:18 says you cant look at HIS ass :p
 

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Ahh correct but Lev 22:18 says you cant look at HIS ass :p
Well, there MUST be a God - Do you mean I can keep on coveting her ass with no guilt? Thank you big guy in the sky! This bible thingo rocks!
 

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God said to Noah come forth, but Noah came 1st and won the teapot....I think there is something in that for all of us.
 

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God said to Noah come forth, but Noah came 1st and won the teapot....I think there is something in that for all of us.
Just like the story of the cunning aardvark. Wasnt originally called that but managed to convince Noah he was and jumped straight to the front of the queue. Zebras far from impressed.
 

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Just like the story of the cunning aardvark. Wasnt originally called that but managed to convince Noah he was and jumped straight to the front of the queue. Zebras far from impressed.
Thats the spirit people..have a laugh
Youve all heard of the dyslexic nymphomaniac?

She kept on crying out'' oh dog oh dog''
 
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