This piece below is not my own work but I couldn’t help but share it. It is what we call brilliant.
Laura Schlesinger a radio host who herself waxes and wanes in and out of Orthodox Judaism. “Agnosticism is to orthodoxy what a wild bull is to a China shop.” This letter is a testament to the above statement.
In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.
The following response is an open letter to Dr. Laura, penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet. It’s funny, as well as informative:
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 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.
Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?
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?
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 offence.
When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord – Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
I have a neighbour 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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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 and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I’m confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.
Your adoring fan.
James M. Kauffman, Ed.D. Professor Emeritus, Dept. Of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education University of Virginia (It would be a damn shame if we couldn’t own a Canadian)
Dear Mak,
It is an abomination that you are not brilliant enough to write this piece. You must try harder. But you do the next best thing … finding and sharing these gems for your readers who are too lazy to look for them themselves.
Love,
lady (your faithful slave)
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Dear Ladysighs,
I know it is such a shame I didn’t write this. I promise to do better in future.
With love,
Mak
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If it turns out we can own Canadians, I’m going to ask if I can own a Kenyan. I quite like the idea of new and extensive renovations to my house, but at present can’t afford to pay an architect or a builder.
Owning a Kenyan would at least help me out.
🙂
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The bible makes this possible. Own a Kenyan, work him hard, should he ask for payment, beat him a good one leaving him with enough life for two days then you will not be guilty for murder.
Lev 21: 20-21
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I would never consider beating a Kenyan unless my renovations were nearly finished.
But thanks for your advice, it may come ion hand one day.
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It would be unwise to beat the Kenyan before works are complete. In fact, all the works should have been done, you have turned him out of your compound so he can’t undo what has already been done. Then you can administer your beating.
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Sounds about right.
Once I see the Green Light on owning Canadians I’m off to find me a Kenyan to own.
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I know some Canadian I would like to own. Question is, if I own a Canadian and you own a Kenyan, is the Canadian also yours?
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Ah … I think this is becoming metaphysical. Never my strong suit.
However, I’m tempted to say; ”Yes.”
But maybe my thinking is a bit skewed because a Kenyan is keeping me from my lunch?
Let me think on it ….
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Did you enjoy your lunch? Can we see the pictures 🙂
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Did you enjoy your lunch? Can we see the pictures 🙂
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It was a salad. I could show you but I’m not sure post digestion would be appropriate.
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No no. Post digestion keep to yourself and doctor, maybe
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Your wish is my command!
Morning, Mister Kenyan.
How’s things Up North with my favorite African Neighbour?
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Things are great here, I guess. I haven’t heard the news in so many days. The weather, however, is confused. It seems unsure whether it wants to be cold or hot.
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That’s what happens when you pay little or no attention to the news.
I reckon we all – well, most of us, prefer things to be better rather than worse and in general ”News” is not geared to make us feel better.
Good stuff is there if you look, but headline stuff is usually all rotten.
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Life is more peaceful without the news component. It’s true ignorance is bliss. The going ons don’t bother me so much. And then since I took a break from twitter where everyone is angry, it is much more peaceful
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Exactly!
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except the particular Kenyan in question seems…quarrelsome. I would venture he would be more trouble than he is worth!
ROFLOL.
/sarc
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he will get his money worth out of this Kenyan, for free or maybe with a beating, since the bible allows for whipping the slave
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Good point. As I am generally averse to any sort of violence perhaps I could get someone else to give him a few clips around the ear?
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I own one of several forts along the coasts of West Africa, with a dungeon at the basement. It would be nice to own two prime and healthy French slave girls and keep them there for my own relaxation and enjoyment. I prefer those specimens that are exactly ripe – about sixteen years old. And another slave – a French man about forty, to wash my feet everyday, grind tobacco and run errands for me, my children and grand children. I will be kind enough to pay $10 for all three and I promise not to mistreat them except if they refuse to convert to African religion. Does anyone know where I can buy these?
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I keep asking Christians to be my slaves since they are sure that it is perfectly fine to be a slave. Alas, I’ve had no takers.
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I think what you need, in addition to quotations from the Bible, is a leash and a lash.
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indeed 🙂
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@ Club
When it comes to leashes and lashes it’s a bit of a grey area, I believe. About 57 shades of grey, in fact.
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LOL. 😀
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you just need to grab one by force and make them your slave. You can whip them if they don’t follow orders
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That would be fun. And hear all of their heretical complaints.
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If they complain, you glue their lips together. I am sure the medieval church had some tools for such a job
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Just grab them off the street and make them your slave. Why do you want to buy?
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That’s stealing and I don’t steal. I’m a very ethical person. I want to buy and have all of them branded as mine.
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Hahahaha. All the best with your quest to own legal slaves.
Have you had of the anecdote of the kid who prayed for a bike and when he didn’t get one, stole and asked god for forgiveness so he was square?
So because slave owning is allowed, the means of acquiring one should not matter as long as you get your slave.
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I’m superior, civilized and ethical and by enslaving the French I’m doing them a favour – giving them African civilization. I’m doing a lot of good to savage races for which I believe I will go to heaven. In fact I’m thinking of adding more girls from other races. Having a few more concubines wouldn’t harm. My god approves of it.
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Anything that the gods allow is pious.
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Exactly.
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Just grab them off the street and make them your slave. Why do you want to buy?
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This got used in the script for an episode of “The West Wing”:
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Thanks Ubi. This is good.
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Terrific letter. Love it! My kinda thing! Now, I’d better go let my Canadian slaves go free. I wasn’t aware I wasn’t suppose to have them.
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Why are you letting the go free when you can whip them to near death?
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I’m Canadian, & ya gotta catch me first!
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here kitty, kitty, kitty 🙂
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Hunches back, fluffs out all fur……”MRRRROW!!!!”…….*struts off, nose, & tail in the air*…..
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Yep, no self respecting cat will fall for that 🙂
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catching you will not be too hard.
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Hahahaha…..sez you!
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You can’t outrun a Kenyan, you know😁
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Oh, oh…..I forgot about that. Especially when I’m 5 ft. nothing.
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I think it is best you just present yourself instead of us trying to run then I catch and force me to treat you rough😁
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I guess I’ll have to, & hang my head in shame too.
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I will not make you work hard. You will be the major domo, so just come with your head held high
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Ok, I’ll get right on that.
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that letter is a classic. And oh do Christians hate to be shown it. They insist that they don’t have to follow those ol’ nasty laws by their god, though they want those laws in every public building.
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they keep saying Jesus death freed them from the law or something of that kind. It is interesting to watch, really.
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Hm. Jesus himself purportedly disagreed.
Of course, they godbots are not following Christianity at all. They are following that fevered mishmash of Paul’s hallucinations and late Roman political expediency that became Christianity but really should be called “Paulism”.
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They don’t read that damn book
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Ahhhh yes! Cherry-picking — one of the more favored past-times of believers.
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works for all weather 🙂
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quick question on slave ownership: if you are allowed Canadian slaves does that include half-Canadians too? I am half Canadian and half Dutch/Scots; which half goes?
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You will be treated as Canadian
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Just as with the infinitely detailed Louisiana system of defining mixed populations by different names (Mulatto, Octaroon, etc.) what do we call a 25% Canadian slave? A maplearoon?
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Canadian
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Ah. The one drop of blood rule!
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Canamaploon?
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That does roll off the tongue rather pleasantly.
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Mak: Looks like you are being spammed by someone called Nyakio.
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I noticed.
I hope whoever they are have run out of data
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If people like this are trying to attract a readership then someone should teach them marketing techniques.
Spamming in this fashion just makes me want to carpet-bomb their site with viruses.
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It’s annoying.
It’s like new readers who arrive on your site and think they are the best thing to happen to wordpress and leave links to their blogs so you can visit. If my prowess in making viruses was as good as my ability to throw insults, I would flood them with viruses and spam
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