Dear Dr Laura | A really hillarious letter to Dr Laura someone posted at mefi:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding
God's law. I have learned a great deal from you, 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.
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. How should I deal with this?
I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as it
suggests in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair
price for her?
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.
Lev. 25:44 states that I may buy slaves from the nations
that are around us. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans but
not Canadians. Can you clarify?
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?
A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is
an abomination (Lev. 10:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I
don't agree. Can you settle this?
Lev. 20:20 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 prescription
glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
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.
Sincerely,
Very confused
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by Pollomacho at 8:14 AM PST on June 10
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