Why cant I own a canadian?

Why Can't I Own a Canadian?

October 2002

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said 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 a east coast resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:

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 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 do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

Lev. 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 that 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?

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?

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?

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 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 fan,

Jim

Homosexuality is mentioned in the New Testament, which Jews do not acknowledge. So, its a cutsie letter for Jews but it does not cancel out God's Law on homosexuality.

That said, as a Christian, I do not believe in denying rights to the homosexuals. Its their sexual choice, not mine, they make. A person's sexual preference should never keep them from basic human rights enjoyed by all on this earth. I've yet to meet a homosexual who doesn't know what God has to say about it (which is not the same as what lunatic Fred Phelps says). God desires that no man perish but that all men come to Christ Jesus for salvation from the penalty of their sins and that includes the homosexual (much to Phelps chagrin).

Very nicely said Sherry.

I still want to own a Canadian! I want to own eva, so I can keep her safe from Julie and all the rest in the CR house who abuse her.

Dear Serenity~

I was curious but not too enthused to see the title of this thread.... on reading the first paragraph I was going 'uhh ohh'.......... by the time I got to the letter I was so glad I came to see what you posted! It tickled my funny bone (in a wierd way, of course)....... AND made me think. I don't want to actually own a Canadian and assume the avid fan, Jim, was a Canadian.

I did want to share this with you...... another painfully humerous look at an issue that no one can agree on.....

Proposition 8!

It's called "Proposition 8, The Musical!"..... I could not get it to imbed, so you'll have to use this link to go to Youtube and watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_hyT7_Bx9o&feature=related

Peace,
kh