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Values

From: Mark Alexander (malexander06)
Date: Thu Jun 08 2000 - 04:06:49 PDT

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    ArtsEdNet,
    I send this because I think it relates to the recent debate on values.
    Mark

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    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 other
    specific laws and how to best follow them.
        a.. 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?
        b.. 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?
        c.. 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.
        d.. 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?
        e.. 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?
        f.. 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?
        g.. 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. 

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