(this post is laced with harsh sarcasim)
For those of you who read this blog and are fairly grounded in your religion, you may want to by pass this blog entry. I'm not trying to offend anyone, but to put it bluntly, this is my blog, therefore I can put whatever I want here... For those who know me, I am not an atheist, I do believe in God and Heaven, but I do not support organized religion in any way, shape, or form. I respect those who go to church and participate in the congregation, just so long as they respect my choice NOT to participate. I do not need saving...my relationship with God is personal, and quite frankly, no body's business but my own...and, of course, God's. If you want to agrue with him about it, go right ahead.
I think I'd be more interested in church if I didn't find it so corrupt and morally degrading on the human level. I'm all for humanity. I'm all for loving my fellow man. I wish we could all live together peacefully, helping each other in a utopia of bliss. That's not going to happen, sadly. Humans are mean spirited by nature, and funny, most of the people I've ran into that are the worst kind of humans are those drowning in their faith...they pick and choose things from the Bible, applying it only to fit their selfish needs and beliefs. This pisses me off...If you're going to be a Christian Zealot, at least be a good one and follow the rules that are written in the Holy book....
This letter about sums it up for me...(I can't remember who orginally wrote it)
Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, 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 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. Should I smite them?
b) 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?
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 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?
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 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
g) 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?
h) 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?
i) 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?
j) 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.
On that note...I HATE Dr. Laura and I HATE in your face, I'm better than you Christians. I can't stand them. I DON'T respect them. Have a good time in Hell, folks, cause you're not fooling anyone, especially not God.
Posted by Zoso at June 25, 2004 11:02 PM