What does the Bible say?

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If you're someone who takes the Bible literally, don't read this.
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>The following letter appeared in the Lewiston Morning Tribune in Lewiston, Idaho on Sunday, September 5, 2004:
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>Dear President Bush:
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>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 sexmarriage. As you said, "In the eyes of God, marriage is based betweena man and a woman." When someone tries to defend homosexuals, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. I need more advice on following some other elements of God's laws:
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>Lev 25:44 states that I may possess slaves provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Why can't I own Canadians?
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>I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. What would be a fair price for her on today's market?
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>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, or could I ask the police to do it?
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>A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is anabomination, Lev 11:10 says it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there "degrees" of abomination?
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>Lev 21:20 states that I many not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20 or is there some wiggle-room here?
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>I know you have considerable expertise in such matters, and I'mc onfident you will help. Thanks for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
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>Helen P. Henry
>Lewiston