Converting to christianity.

[Xenros]

I've decided to become a christian, but I have some questions. I'd appreciate any help my brothers and sisters in christ might provide.

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 . 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 . 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)

Thanks in advance for helping to clarify my questions.

[Axeman]

This is hilarious no matter what its intention is, I have to give rep for that.

[Angrychris]

Sounds more like judaism

[Xenros]

Sounds more like judaism

It is from the old testament, but Jesus referred to it as the "Word of God" (Matthew 15:6). He also indicated that it was indestructible: "Until Heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the law, until all is accomplished" (Matthew 5:18).

[SigniferOne]

It is from the old testament, but Jesus referred to it as the "Word of God" (Matthew 15:6). He also indicated that it was indestructible: "Until Heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass away from the law, until all is accomplished" (Matthew 5:18).

Really? So what happened with circumcision then?

[Trax]

This thread is pointless - and I say it as an atheist.

[Xenros]

This thread is pointless - and I say it as an atheist.

That reply was pointless.

[Stavroforos]

I have to admit, I thought this was one of Helm's threads.

[Makrell]

If your gonna insult christianity do it in a less offensive way plz

[black-dragon]

If your gonna insult christianity do it in a less offensive way plz

If it's offensive it's only because Christians are ashamed of the archaic brutality in their own holy book.

[Xenros]

If your gonna insult christianity do it in a less offensive way plz

Please point out where I insult christianity? Unless you think asking valid questions is offensive, I see nothing offensive in my post.

[Makrell]

Please point out where I insult christianity? Unless you think asking valid questions is offensive, I see nothing offensive in my post.

I am Christian i follow the teachings of Jesus. The book of leviticus is a guide but as it is old, it gets a bit outdated. If god wants me to follow that ancient old testament i want not. I would rather ask the jews about teachings in the Tora, as i said, being christian is following the holy trinity I follow jesus and the teahings of the new testament mostly, as do most christians

[black-dragon]

The book of leviticus is a guide but as it is old, it gets a bit outdated.

Good to know that God changes his mind on moral issues. There goes the Christian basis for an objective morality.

[Xenros]

I am Christian i follow the teachings of Jesus. The book of leviticus is a guide but as it is old, it gets a bit outdated. If god wants me to follow that ancient old testament i want not. I would rather ask the jews about teachings in the Tora, as i said, being christian is following the holy trinity I follow jesus and the teahings of the new testament mostly, as do most christians

But Jesus said that it was the word of God. Should we not follow the word of God? Should we ignore the parts we do not agree with, and simply follow the laws we like?

[Makrell]

But Jesus said that it was the word of God. Should we not follow the word of God? Should we ignore the parts we do not agree with, and simply follow the laws we like?

Kinda yes Good luck with your christian life, what church are you following? Try lutheran were good

And black draggon you are right, good can change his mind as far i believe

[Poet]

If your gonna insult christianity do it in a less offensive way plz

ahem.....ahem......excuse me Sir! but isn't this "freedom of expression" according to modern, enlightened Western values?

I think every religion should be respected and I think the way he asked questions was sarcastic a bit, but not insulting. Not because questions were about Christianity but because the way he asked was very logical. If anyone asks questions like this about Islam, I may chose to answer or ignore, this can be unpleasant for a believer but it is hard to call this an insult.

[Makrell]

ahem.....ahem......excuse me Sir! but isn't this "freedom of expression" according to modern, enlightened Western values?

I think every religion should be respected and I think the way he asked questions was sarcastic a bit, but not insulting. Not because questions were about Christianity but because the way he asked was very logical. If anyone asks questions like this about Islam, I may chose to answer or ignore, this can be unpleasant for a believer but it is hard to call this an insult.

Maybe read the whole thread as i have answered similar before. Also necro post

[Trax]

In the extremely unlikely case that the OP was serious he might want to read this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblica...n_Christianity

[SigniferOne]

Great job on ignoring my post Xenros. What about the circumcision??

[Xenros]

Great job on ignoring my post Xenros. What about the circumcision??

What about them?