I've read them often enough myself but have some questions. First of all though, I'd like to thank each and every one of them for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your posts, 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 as outlined in the Bible and how to follow them.
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in Her period of menstrual cleanliness - Lev.15:19-24. The problem is, how do tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
4. 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?
5. 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?
6. 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 for us please?
7. 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?
8. 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, in your opinion, should they die?
9. 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?
10. 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 disciple and adoring fan,
MarkG
This only applies to semitic religion.
Come and tell me how evil Taoism is.
If you want to say Islam, Jewish and Christian religion is rubbish, then fine, say this instead:
"Semitic religion is evil insanity."
But when you say "Religion" in the general term of the word, you condemn all religion as you try to avoid the label of "Anti-semitism".
You've already proven that anti-semitism has reason, in your critic of the un-questional and perfect commandments of their "God".
This isn't ratial, it's cultural.
PuckSR
21st July 2006 - 10:58 PM
QUOTE
Come and tell me how evil Taoism is.
If you want to say Islam, Jewish and Christian religion is rubbish, then fine, say this instead:
"Semitic religion is evil insanity."
Theism-The doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
However, Taoism, Confucism, and several others do not believe in any God or gods.
Therefore....they are not theistic....
Probably best to define several of them as pantheistic.
However...I can name some non-Semitic religions that have an equal share of problems.
I.E. Hinduism...a monotheism that has a diverse and confusing culture.
While he may not have attacked the evils of Hinduism with his statements...others have..
Including Gautama Siddhartha...who created a new religion to abandon the monotheistic worship of a deity.
Your fellow human (yfh)
22nd July 2006 - 12:03 AM
QUOTE (PuckSR+Jul 21 2006, 10:58 PM)
Theism-The doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
However, Taoism, Confucism, and several others do not believe in any God or gods.
Therefore....they are not theistic....
Probably best to define several of them as pantheistic.
However...I can name some non-Semitic religions that have an equal share of problems.
I.E. Hinduism...a monotheism that has a diverse and confusing culture.
While he may not have attacked the evils of Hinduism with his statements...others have..
Including Gautama Siddhartha...who created a new religion to abandon the monotheistic worship of a deity.
Hmm...
Anti-monotheism or anti-totalitarianism..?
...Anti-monotheism or anti-totalitarianism..?
I can't tell...
Animatism & escapism seem to arise due to insecurities and inabilities within, where the mind cannot handle reality in its pure, raw form, therefor a second, twisted version of reality is implimented?
skepticgriggsy
6th June 2008 - 07:55 AM
For the sake of completeness. The theologian Paul Tillich claims that without God we are so forlorn. He can give no evidence that that is so. It is just the old preacher's argument that without Him we are so bad off.
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