An Open Letter to Dr. Laura Schlesinger

[Joanne98]

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 other elements of God’s Laws and how to follow them.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?

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 unseemliness – Lev. 15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.

4. 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 neighbours. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. I have a neighbour 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, or should I ask the police to do it?

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? Are there ‘degrees’ of abomination?

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 and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan,

James M. Kauffman, Ed. D.
Professor Emeritus Dept. of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
University of Virginia


http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2010/03/an-open-letter-to-dr-laura-schlesinger.html

[Ineeda]

1. Can't read this often enough

it's been around for many years, and is even more relevant in today's climate of hate.

[Toasterlad]

2. Since I Haven't Heard About Laura Schlesinger For Years, I'm Hopeful She Is Dead.

Killer letter, though. I've had it on file to send to homophobes when I'm in a jaunty mood.

[leftofcool]

3. Damn! And I coulda sold my daughters into slavery!

Would have saved us a small fortune on weddings! I gotta read the Bible more!

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. I love the smell of the unveiling of hypocrisy in the morning! this is great!

[TommyO]

5. Does she still have any relevance, whether real or perceived?

[Bluenorthwest]

6. many people continue to claim that Book as their excuse to

discriminate and hold bigoted views, Tea Baggers, Rick Warren, the President, all of them hold up a selective quotation or two to make their intolerance seem somehow anointed by God. But this is the truth of the Scriptures.

[Meeker Morgan]

7. Is she still on the radio somewhere?

Dr Laura is so-o-o-o-o-o 1990s :evilgrin:

[bullwinkle428]

8. Yes, I had the displeasure of hearing her show for about 30 seconds

the other night, as I was driving home from Chicago and scanning through the AM band. Thought it was her voice, but didn't know for sure until she confirmed it!

[tbyg52]

9. Aw maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! Been working 24/7 since Thursday and too late to rec!

I have seen several of this sort, but this has *got* to be the BEST!