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Yet another reason why I cant stand religion...

Laura Schlesinger is a US radio personality who dispenses advice to people
who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that
homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be
condoned in any circumstance. The following is an open
letter to Dr.Laura penned by a US resident and also 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 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 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 specific laws and how to follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour 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) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed 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?

d) 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?

e) 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?

f) 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?

) 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?

h) 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?

i) 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.



Sean Hayes
Business Development Manager
Harvestroad Ltd

Phone 9212 3030
Mobile 0417 961 712
Email [email protected]

Don't generalise - not all religions are like this

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Originally posted by Lira Don't generalise - not all religions are like this

for shizzle. although it might seem bad on the religion side for them to be able to pick and choose what they follow from their book. it says that some parts of the bible are wrong, which then brings up the issue, is the homosexual part wrong too...



good debate, not for me though.

LMAO

what a great letter

I like religion because of the good it has brought about.

Re: Yet another reason why I cant stand religion...

haah the best ones are

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Originally posted by tennessee_raver c) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed 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?

and

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) 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?

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Originally posted by Tranc3 I like religion because of the good it has brought about.

fun fact kiddies:

more wars have been caused by religious beliefs than any other thing.

and thousands of people have died because of these "my truth is better than your truth" wars

kthnxbye

indeed, but it has a calming affect on groups of people; hence the "opiate of the masses"

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Originally posted by DJ FC indeed, but it has a calming affect on groups of people; hence the "opiate of the masses"

Yeah, people blinded by a bunch of lies.

Hence "blind faith"

See...laura is a dumbass. And Levitican Law (OT) was totally wiped clear with the advent of Jesus. Jesus brought the New Testament of Love and Forgiveness. Homosexuality is obviously frowned on, but no where does it say Homosexuals will go to Hell. Jewish OT followers follow what is Kosher and what not.


I wish people wouldnt spout this stuff and claim it as Christian.

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Originally posted by Mr. Pink fun fact kiddies: more wars have been caused by religious beliefs than any other thing. and thousands of people have died because of these "my truth is better than your truth" wars kthnxbye

dude....shut up. That is the most over used pathetic argument ive ever heard. More wars have been caused by people being violent morons. Today we call it WMD 2000 years ago it was Fire and Brimstone.

People are People are People. Dont put the downfalls of mankind on any philosophical ideals.

so where do I go to buy a mexican? This lawn aint gonna mow itself

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Originally posted by DiMethGuy so where do I go to buy a mexican? This lawn aint gonna mow itself

look in the yellow pages under "Landscaping"

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Originally posted by Mr. Pink fun fact kiddies: more wars have been caused by religious beliefs than any other thing. and thousands of people have died because of these "my truth is better than your truth" wars kthnxbye

Yes I know about the bad as well, I'm not stupid, I'm talking about the greater good it's done. Besides, do you realize how many insane people have been stopped from going on rampages because of religion? Just think how much worse off we'd be without it.

religion is all about who has a better imaginary friend

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Originally posted by DJ FC indeed, but it has a calming affect on groups of people; hence the "opiate of the masses"

Yes that's why I believe Religion has done more good than bad.

"the opiate of the masses" was a criticism of it written by Karl Marx saying its a brainwashing engine that chills everyone. If you are a fan of you religion, I wouldnt go around telling people its an opiate

orbax eat a cock

regardless of that being an "overused excuse" it still stands as true

so whateva lol


and plus yeah religion has done some good, but i still view it as a form of control.


no need to bitch fight about this topic- if you think otherwise eat a cookie.

im just expressing myself damm0t

and the jews must stop using the holocaust as an excuse to do whatever ...

Its foolish to accuse a tool of being "good" or "bad"

your argument is like accusing a hammer of being lazy most of the time.

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Originally posted by Orbax "the opiate of the masses" was a criticism of it written by Karl Marx saying its a brainwashing engine that chills everyone. If you are a fan of you religion, I wouldnt go around telling people its an opiate

Yeah I know what Marx was getting at. I'm not a religious man myself, I just appreciate the greater good it's done for humanity in general.

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Originally posted by Tranc3 Yeah I know what Marx was getting at. I'm not a religious man myself, I just appreciate the greater good it's done for humanity in general.

oh lol !!

ex. Everything the missionairies did was soo good ! They extinguished several cultures that's all !

there are missions from every religion all over the world. I wish people would stop associating religion with Catholicism.

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Originally posted by pooley oh lol !! ex. Everything the missionairies did was soo good ! They extinguished several cultures that's all !

Imagine a world without religion...essentially a world without authority. Most people would go fucking crazy. Think about it - most people have some sort of morality. Morals originated with religion. I'm not saying that if there was no religion, there'd be no morals, but religion certainly has helped in that area.

For example, we have laws saying it's not ok to kill. Where the hell did we get the idea that it's not ok to kill other people?

I'm not talking about isolated incidents, I'm talking about the big picture. Imagine life without some sort of controlling factor like religion. The idealist in me says we'd get along just fine, but the realist in me says the world's population would be a lot smaller than it is right now.

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Originally posted by Mr. Pink fun fact kiddies: more wars have been caused by religious beliefs than any other thing. and thousands of people have died because of these "my truth is better than your truth" wars kthnxbye

name one war casued by religion

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