A few days later, this radio editorial received an open letter from one of the listeners: “Thank you for your concern about teaching people the Law of God. I learned a lot listening to your program, and I always share the knowledge gained with people around me.
But I still have some questions about several biblical laws and I need your help to interpret them correctly. For example, I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as indicated in Exodus, chapter 21, verse 7. In your opinion, what price can I ask for her?
In the same book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 44, it is said that if I want to have slaves, I must buy them from neighboring nations. My friend claims that this applies only to Mexicans, but not to Canadians. Could you clarify this verse for me? Why can’t I have Canadian slaves?
I also know that I should not touch any woman if she is menstruating, as said in Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 19. How do I know if she is menstruating? I tried asking directly several times among my acquaintances, but for some reason they all took offense.
I have a neighbor who continues to work on Saturdays. Exodus, chapter 35, verse 2, clearly says that such a person must be put to death. Am I obliged to kill him with my own hands? Could you spare me from this delicate duty?
Yes, also: Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 18, says that one with vision problems cannot approach the sanctuary. I use glasses for reading. Must my vision necessarily be 100%? Is it possible to lower this requirement somewhat?
Last question. My uncle does not respect at all what is said in Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 19, planting two different kinds of seeds in his yard. Also his wife, who dresses in garments of mixed threads, namely cotton and nylon.
And it also happens that my uncle speaks evil. So tell me, should we perform this rather laborious procedure entirely, namely gather all residents of our town and stone my uncle and aunt with stones, as said in Leviticus, chapter 24, verse 14?.
Or could we simply burn them alive in a quiet family circle (Leviticus, chapter 20, verse 14)? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you again for reminding us that the word of God is eternal and immutable. Only this way and not otherwise.”
