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Thoughts for Easter

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Thoughts for Easter

Postby Tatonka » Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:42 pm

Dear President Bush:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from you and understand why you would propose and support a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. As you said, "in the eyes of God marriage is based between a man a woman." 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 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 other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this law applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

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 uncleanness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

4. 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?

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, or should I ask the police to do it?

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? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

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 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.

Mr. Bush, I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, 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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Re: Thoughts for Easter

Postby wanty » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:48 pm

but remember the point of easter is that the death jesus served as an abolishment the old law...
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Re: Thoughts for Easter

Postby Wilbur Kookmeyer » Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:43 pm

It always saddens me when people that proclaim to be so open minded and understanding are so critical of Christianity.

I don't come in here and bash on other religious observances, yet I can always count on many here ot bash on Christian observances any chance they get.

Do you bash on the thousands of other religious observances that originate in non-Christian faiths? The laws of Islam, the sexism of the Koran, Judaism....?

No...it's merely Christians you hate.

Freedom of religion right? Yeah...as long as you are not Christian.

You people have no idea what 'freedom' means, and you prove it every time you bash.............
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Re: Thoughts for Easter

Postby Doc » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:01 pm

I am pretty much sceptical and critiacal of everyone and everything...
Christians just have a special place in my heart because I used to be one...
As I roast in hell because of my failure to believe I will still crack wise.
(I hope...may be too painful...if so, f ya'll & yer leader)

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Re: Thoughts for Easter

Postby Wilbur Kookmeyer » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:21 pm

Believe or not whatever you choose. It's not my place to 'bring you to the light'...all I'm saying is embrace the differences and respect each other's right to choose, practice, or not....

I don't bash on your religious beliefs, or lack there of...why ya gotta hate on mine?
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Re: Thoughts for Easter

Postby Tatonka » Wed Apr 27, 2011 12:59 pm

Wilbur Kookmeyer wrote:embrace the differences and respect each other's right to choose


Amen, though that sure doesn't describe the mindset of 99% of the Christians I know. You're right though, it's not just Christianity, all religions are retarded.
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