>Here's a recap.. Slavery did indeed happen - still does and it's not defended in the Bible. It's still happening this very day in places like the Sudan. What's your trouble here? Perhaps you got an answer that you missed? If you are suggesting that the Bible supports slavery you're 180 degrees out of phase though.

Hi Doug,
Very interesting. Back when slavery was an issue in
*this* country, it proved to be somewhat devisive.
Basically, there were those that wanted to 'conserve'
the institution and used biblical phrasing like "masters,
be good to your slaves" etc as supportive of their
thinking. It was a boon for 'states rights' and the birth
of the 'Southern' Baptists too. Others wanted to
'liberate' those that didn't benefit from the institution
so much. But, I digress...

I want to thank you for your efforts to educate us regarding
the Bible and God's law. I can learn a great deal from
you, and 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
him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an
abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from
you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and
how to best follow them.

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. How should I deal with this?

I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as
it suggests 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 menstrual uncleanliness
(Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have
tried asking, but most women take offense.

Lev. 25:44 states that I may buy slaves from the
nations that are around us. A friend of mine claims
that this applies to Mexicans but not Canadians. Can
you clarify?

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?

A friend of mine feels that even though eating
shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 10:10), it is a
lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree.
Can you settle this?

Lev. 20:20 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 prescription glasses. Does my vision have
to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

I expect you have studied these things extensively,
so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for
reminding us that God's word is eternal and
unchanging.

Thanks for the fun, Steven-