MuhOre
08-03-2005, 19:31
If you have never seen it, you'll get to see it know...but since all the laws come from the Old Testament, who better to debunk it then the jew. I will reply with the actual answers to those questions. :)
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 applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
1. This only applies to Jew's buying Non-Jews...so sorry to all you gentiles out there, also i don't think people sell slaves much anymore...., so the law isn't used much anymore. Plus you must remember to treat the servant nicely.
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?
1. This only applies until she reaches puberty, after that you cannot sell her.
2. You are selling not your daughter into slavery, you are giving her to a family, in knowing that either she'll marry the Master or one of his sons.
3. She can leave willingly after 6 years, if it is a jubilee or if she has reached puberty. Whichever comes first.
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.
Well if she was religious, she would tell you herself. Plus shouldn't you know when she has it by now?
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?
Actually we should be smiting you! What are you doing sacraficing? That is the job of the Kohenim (Priest)! But since we don't have out Temple Mount...i'll look the other way...this time!
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?
Yes you should, provided the neighbour is a Jew, living in Israel. But because of the diasapora he is not as smart as you..you should teach him, that what he is doing is wrong, that way he may become religious over time due to your teachings.
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?
You are right, There are no degrees, it is either an abomination or not.
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?
If you are a Kohen then this is true...but now we have Plastic Surgery, so you may correct your blemishes. G-d Bless technology eh?, but this does not apply to your vision it applies to the appearance. Such as long eyebrows, a white ling that goes to the iris etc. But Good vision helps, when reciting prayers.
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?
Do not kill them! Teach them the laws, so they know not to do it. Although if he is religious and continues to do so, some lashes with a whip might straighten him out.
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?
Provided that you are not going to the Temple during a festival, you may play football freely. But be sure to wash your hands afterwards regardless.
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)
No you must stone him as commanded, it is the only way to sav our children from his heresies.
Well i think i answered them correctly, but you must know, these laws only apply to the holy land and to Jews and not in a Gentiles land, if the Gentile allows you to practice your laws, then it is fine.
Even then, it is better to try and teach the person to stop their ways, rather then killing them left and right. After all they may remember their culture, but they were persecuted because of their religion, you must teach it to them again.
Are there any questions? Is there something in the way i answered that you do not understand? If so, i hope i will never see that stupid thing again. -.-
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 applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
1. This only applies to Jew's buying Non-Jews...so sorry to all you gentiles out there, also i don't think people sell slaves much anymore...., so the law isn't used much anymore. Plus you must remember to treat the servant nicely.
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?
1. This only applies until she reaches puberty, after that you cannot sell her.
2. You are selling not your daughter into slavery, you are giving her to a family, in knowing that either she'll marry the Master or one of his sons.
3. She can leave willingly after 6 years, if it is a jubilee or if she has reached puberty. Whichever comes first.
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.
Well if she was religious, she would tell you herself. Plus shouldn't you know when she has it by now?
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?
Actually we should be smiting you! What are you doing sacraficing? That is the job of the Kohenim (Priest)! But since we don't have out Temple Mount...i'll look the other way...this time!
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?
Yes you should, provided the neighbour is a Jew, living in Israel. But because of the diasapora he is not as smart as you..you should teach him, that what he is doing is wrong, that way he may become religious over time due to your teachings.
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?
You are right, There are no degrees, it is either an abomination or not.
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?
If you are a Kohen then this is true...but now we have Plastic Surgery, so you may correct your blemishes. G-d Bless technology eh?, but this does not apply to your vision it applies to the appearance. Such as long eyebrows, a white ling that goes to the iris etc. But Good vision helps, when reciting prayers.
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?
Do not kill them! Teach them the laws, so they know not to do it. Although if he is religious and continues to do so, some lashes with a whip might straighten him out.
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?
Provided that you are not going to the Temple during a festival, you may play football freely. But be sure to wash your hands afterwards regardless.
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)
No you must stone him as commanded, it is the only way to sav our children from his heresies.
Well i think i answered them correctly, but you must know, these laws only apply to the holy land and to Jews and not in a Gentiles land, if the Gentile allows you to practice your laws, then it is fine.
Even then, it is better to try and teach the person to stop their ways, rather then killing them left and right. After all they may remember their culture, but they were persecuted because of their religion, you must teach it to them again.
Are there any questions? Is there something in the way i answered that you do not understand? If so, i hope i will never see that stupid thing again. -.-