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Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to
people that call in to her radio show. She has preached 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 an east coast
resident, which was posted on the Internet.
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 given to us in the bible and how to 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. Should I smite them?
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?
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 can I
tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
Lev. 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided
they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine says this
applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you please clarify? Why can't
I own a Canadian?
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. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. However, I
don't agree. Can you settle this?
Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a
defect in my sight. I must admit that I wear reading glasses.
Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
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 be put to death?
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?
My uncle has a farm. He regularly violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field. Moreover, his wife is also a
violator by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread
(cotton/polyester blend). 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
people that call in to her radio show. She has preached 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 an east coast
resident, which was posted on the Internet.
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 given to us in the bible and how to 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. Should I smite them?
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?
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 can I
tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
Lev. 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided
they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine says this
applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you please clarify? Why can't
I own a Canadian?
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. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. However, I
don't agree. Can you settle this?
Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a
defect in my sight. I must admit that I wear reading glasses.
Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
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 be put to death?
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?
My uncle has a farm. He regularly violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two
different crops in the same field. Moreover, his wife is also a
violator by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread
(cotton/polyester blend). 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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