In her radio show, Dr. Laura Schlesinger (an American conservative radio talk show host), quoting Leviticus 18:22, announced that homosexuality cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura, attributed to Professor James M. Kauffman, Dept. of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, University of Virginia,  offered over two days in this blog to make it less long a read:

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 menstruation  – 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 odor for the Lord – Lev. 1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the smell is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

To be continued tomorrow.

(This letter appeared in Daily Cos and is presented without need of comment)