Death penalty for homosexuality

""'If a man lies with a male, as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them."


Author: Leviticus 20 Verses #: 13

At some point I plan to list and discuss all the things listed in Levitical law that are an abomination to Yahweh.  It will take the better part of a month.  Eating insects, snakes, reptiles, fish with fins, shellfish, etc. are all abominations.  There are also many laws pertaining to when to eat or not eat flesh that has been sacrificied to Yahweh.  Levitical law does not follow logic.  Mankind has been eating shrimp for thousands of years as a very desirable source of protein and yet it is forbidden, as is pork.

As long as mankind has walked the earth there have been men who are not attracted to women and women who are not attracted sexually to men. They have been forced into unsatisfying relationships for thousands of years.  The catholic church condones single male priests living together but condemns homosexuality.  Likewise, women living in community as nuns is celebrated while homosexuality is condemned.  Obviously, a large number of these cloistered individuals are not attracted to the opposite sex and a heterosexual lifestyle experience and are celebrated and elevated, while practicing homosexuals are condemned to hell in the least and to death in some parts of the world.

Compassion and love of fellow man would dictate allowing people to follow their hearts.  Denying people loving lifelong partners is a cruel imposition of one's belief and biases over another's happiness.
Putting people to death for acknowledging their natural attraction for their same sex is barbaric.  Our future as a human race cannot be filled with barbarism and bigotism and hatred for homosexuals.  Homosexuals deserve laws that protect them and embrace their uniqueness.  They hurt no one, and in fact often show us how to have the courage to live in peace and happiness despite social prejudice.

working on the sabbath

http://dwindlinginunbelief.blogspot.com/2008/03/cnnn-can-you-put-out-new-bible-with.html

Let this more than suffice for my blog today!

Dear President Bush (a letter off the internet)

Dear President Bush,




Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from you and understand why you would propose and support a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. As you said "in the eyes of God marriage is based between a man a woman." 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 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 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 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)



I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, as well, you have a direct line to God so I am confident you can help

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging

(this post was taken from an undisclosed source off the internet)