Leviticus 18:22 - Because The Bible Tells Me So
Bible Laws
Editor, (newspaper):
In response to Mr. xxxx’s letter of 7/5/06:
Dear Mr. xxxx,
Thank you for your letters to the (newspaper) educating people
regarding God’s Law. I have learned a great deal from them, 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 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 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 (Leviticus 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim
the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
My friend would like to sell her 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?
Leviticus 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and
female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend
of mine claims this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify?
Why can’t I own Canadians?
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?
Leviticus 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 have had to wear glasses for years.
Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room there?
I know from Leviticus 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 grandfather and father had farms. They violated Leviticus 19:19 by planting
two different crops in the same field, as did my mother and grandmother by
wearing garments made of two different kinds of threads (cotton/polyester
blend). They also tend to curse a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the
trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them (Leviticus 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 (Leviticus 20:14)?
You seem to have extensive knowledge, Mr. xxxx, of God’s Law, so I am
confident that you can help.
Thank you for again reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.
