63% of Americans say that the Bible is literally true. [1] Those who rely on the Bible to condemn and harass gays often point to the book of Leviticus. If that is a worthy strategy, let’s follow everything the Bible teaches us, including everything from Leviticus, right?
The following excerpts are from a list that is commonly posted on the internet. [2] According to this site, the writer addressed his letter to conservative radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger after Schlessinger relied to justify her disparagement of gays. I double-checked each of these citations to the Bible before posting this. The writer is right on the money with his comments:
- 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 neighbouring 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 neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. The passage 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? Are there ‘degrees’ of abomination?
- 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? [Dwarfs and people with bad backs are also forbidden to approach.]
- 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? [also forbidden: marring the corners of one’s beard]
Again, for the complete letter, click here. [2]
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