letter_to_dr_laura jennifer 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 reading 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. Yours in the lord, *actual letter sent to Dr. Laura 000608 ... Dr. Laura Man *as channel through me from Dr. Laura* Burning bulls on the altar is okay, just keep the area clear of dry brush. Always listen to Smokey the Bear on this one. As for the slavery, I suggest leasing with the option to buy after 10 years or so. There is no easy way to tell if a woman is in her "period" so just avoid them all together! The Lord will rejoice in your ironclad abstinence made possible by your faith. The difference between Mexican slaves and Canadian slaves is just the name on the label; they've both got the same ingredients on the inside. You're obligated to kill him but not by yourself. A mass stoning works best for killing the blasphemous and also for strengthening social ties! As for approaching the altar, it's all up to you. Approah it with a clear vision in your heart and play by ear. You might be surprised by the outcome 000608 ... silentbob when someone tells me some laws of the bible are not in affect anymore, i start to wonder, doesnt that mean that others arent either? 000705 ... grendel *singing in grand ol' Wizard of Oz fashion* Ding Dong The God is dead the cranky old God is Dead ~~~ dances merry jig over grave of hypocrite deity ~~~ 000705 what's it to you? who go blather from