Well, let's see.... What religious group finds Leviticus (in the old
testament) to be binding? Certainly not the Muslims or Hindus or even
Christians (since Christians believe that the new testament has
superseded the old).
So -- the only religious group I am aware of who might find Leviticus
binding are Jews. Claiming, then, that Jewish Law is bigoted might be
seen as stirring up anti-semitism, by some.
Timothy Lillie, PhD
Associate Professor
The University of Akron
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Akron OH 44325-4205
330-972-6746 (voice)
330-972-5209 (fax
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> "The Bible doesn't help much either. In Leviticus 21:18 for
> example, some twelve impairments - from restricted growth to
> ruptured testicles, are listed as being unacceptable to God
> whilst in 2 Samuel 5:8 He orders that those who are blind and
> lame "shall not come into the home."
>
> I am horrified..... No wonder that many of 'us' will have
> nothing to do with any religious groups if this is what they
> think of all disabled people.
>
> Yours
>
> Colin
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