Clarifying Bible passages...

Advice needed regarding some 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
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
less er 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 Lev.
19 expressly forbids this: 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). 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.