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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?
> .....................

Jesus answered the pharisees and said: "do not lay heavy burdens on
other men's shoulders". These are LAWS you speak of from the Old
Testament, not beliefs or doctrines. Jesus brought us the core value:
Love of God and Neighbor, which is ALSO mentioned in the Old Testament,
but somehow gets lost in the literal mind of those who are quick to
ridicule the Bible and religions. I like what the Jesuits taught me:
Listen to the "Spirit of the Law, not the letter of the law". I would
add Do not condemn all Christians and Religious people because of their
mistakes. I agree with Larry that we need to develop more understanding
and temperance towards others. Let's include people of religion in our
efforts towards accepting diversity. Compassion.

Yet, personally, in my own life, things have certainly gone much better
when I bear in mind the fundamental laws of nature and God..

ann carolan

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