We can all have our own beliefs, understandings, feelings, etc., etc., etc. about scriptures. But, it is highly illogical not to realize that scriptures, by definition, are forever limited by their historical context in regards their applicability to modern times.
Most importantly, until religious authorities, religious scholars, worldwide, in all of their imposing and gilded headquarters such as Al-Azhar in Egypt, the Vatican in Italy, etc. until all of them or at least a dominant majority, acknowledge that about scriptures formally and publicly there is no hope that the current unfolding global situation (as in California, Florida, Istanbul, Bangladesh, Baghdad, Saudi Arabia........................
Below depicts, beautifully and decisively in my opinion, the catastrophic flaw in ALL scriptures.
Hussein
Most importantly, until religious authorities, religious scholars, worldwide, in all of their imposing and gilded headquarters such as Al-Azhar in Egypt, the Vatican in Italy, etc. until all of them or at least a dominant majority, acknowledge that about scriptures formally and publicly there is no hope that the current unfolding global situation (as in California, Florida, Istanbul, Bangladesh, Baghdad, Saudi Arabia........................
Below depicts, beautifully and decisively in my opinion, the catastrophic flaw in ALL scriptures.
Hussein
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On 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, written by a U.S. man, and 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. 1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are 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? 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 un-cleanliness - 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 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? 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) 11. And, one more, in regards
the Jewish
religious text
that has
provoked
much
indignation and discomfort
, the one
that is recited by traditional Jewish men at the beginning of the daily morning prayers: “Blessed are you, Lord, our God, ruler of the universe who has not created me a woman.”
Can you help me explain to my wife and daughters why does God not like them as much as men.
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, Authorship is in question, but above material is authentic and factual. P.S. It would be a damn shame if we couldn't own a Canadian. |
Nature, what wonder, what cosmic awe, what precise laws, such harmony in its beauty and complexity, an endless experiment, we understand some of this "ultimate divine", we may never comprehend all, we should never stop trying. me
"We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom." Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
