From Twitter feed/@houstonbch:
Be nice to people. You never know if that one little thing you did or said turned that person's day from negative to positive. And you can also never be sure if that rude gesture ot nasty comment could have turned someone's positive day negative. And you really need to consider who that person takes our their frustration - family, customers, strangers? Life is hard enough without you adding you spit to the mix. If you can't be nice, stay home.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Why Can't I Own a Canadian?
Why Can't I Own a Canadian?
October 2002
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a east coast resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and 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 them 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 other specific laws and how to 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. Should I smite them?
I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned 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 indeed 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?
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. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
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?
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?
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?
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)
I know 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.
Your devoted fan,
Jim
Borrowed from: http://www.humanistsofutah.org/2002/WhyCantIOwnACanadian_10-02.html
October 2002
Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22 and cannot be condoned under any circumstance. The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a east coast resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:
Dear Dr. Laura:
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and 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 them 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 other specific laws and how to 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. Should I smite them?
I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned 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 indeed 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?
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. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
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?
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?
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?
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)
I know 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.
Your devoted fan,
Jim
Borrowed from: http://www.humanistsofutah.org/2002/WhyCantIOwnACanadian_10-02.html
Thursday, March 4, 2010
I realize I have been slacking on my blog recently. This is really a spot for me to channel some of my ADHD. In part as an attempt to focus my creative energy into more productive areas. But this is also my attempt to vocalize some of my scattered thoughts (so others can understand how I think, but so I can also organize my own thoughts better.)
Basically there is no theme to my blogs, except for randomness.
Anyway, I promise to post more soon.
Basically there is no theme to my blogs, except for randomness.
Anyway, I promise to post more soon.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Perception
Why do we get dressed up to go to the store? Why worry about how a stranger views us? I have noticed I spend an unnecessarily large amount of time on my appearance just to impress strangers. And maybe not even to impress, but to give the impression that I care about how I look. These people have no idea what qualities I posses on the inside, or lack. They have no way of knowing what core values I hold dear, only that I shaved, did my hair, smell good (or at least do not smell bad), and have clean clothes.
I remember my grandmother telling me as a child going to the mall that I represent my family name when I am out in public. What I do reflects directly on my family. I think this is part of the reason I concern myself with a stranger's opinion. But unless I commit some social transgression there is nothing for them to judge but my appearance. Does being dressed in nice clothes make me a better man? Or, by walking through the grocery store in a wrinkled T-shirt and flip flops take away from my true self?
While I can admit I have spent a good amount of time preparing myself before going out but this is mostly in an attempt to impress a possible suitor, not some random stranger I will probably never cross paths with again. And this is normally when going to a bar or even the store in the area where I would have the best odds of meeting someone. This is completely logical and comes from nature. This is the peacock showing his tail feathers. This is the first impression we are taught from an early age to be so important - and it is. This is how we grab someone's attention.
But this is not what I am talking about. What concerns me is the amount of time I have spent getting showered and dressed for a quick trip to the grocery store right down the street. While the shower is always appreciated by everyone, why is it so important for me to make sure every hair is in place, I am clean shaven and dressed in a cute outfit. Is this coming from a subconscious fear that I will be judged? I would love to use the "who knows who you will run into" excuse, but that really does not apply. I have my music blasting through my headphones to prevent social interaction (judge me another time), and use the self-checkout whenever possible.
It is more than that, however. I also quiet down when around a larger group, or around strangers and even stop singing along to my music in my car when another pulls up next to me at a red light. Where does this fear of perception come from? In trying to manipulate it by wearing nice clothes, am I changing this perception or just fooling myself? Do they really see me?
After making sure my appearance is on point have I adequately met the requirements for public appearances? Or, am I just catering to this endless need to be accepted? I am beginning to realize this perception of me I strive so hard to improve is all based in my own insecurities. I have created a perception of their perception.
I remember my grandmother telling me as a child going to the mall that I represent my family name when I am out in public. What I do reflects directly on my family. I think this is part of the reason I concern myself with a stranger's opinion. But unless I commit some social transgression there is nothing for them to judge but my appearance. Does being dressed in nice clothes make me a better man? Or, by walking through the grocery store in a wrinkled T-shirt and flip flops take away from my true self?
While I can admit I have spent a good amount of time preparing myself before going out but this is mostly in an attempt to impress a possible suitor, not some random stranger I will probably never cross paths with again. And this is normally when going to a bar or even the store in the area where I would have the best odds of meeting someone. This is completely logical and comes from nature. This is the peacock showing his tail feathers. This is the first impression we are taught from an early age to be so important - and it is. This is how we grab someone's attention.
But this is not what I am talking about. What concerns me is the amount of time I have spent getting showered and dressed for a quick trip to the grocery store right down the street. While the shower is always appreciated by everyone, why is it so important for me to make sure every hair is in place, I am clean shaven and dressed in a cute outfit. Is this coming from a subconscious fear that I will be judged? I would love to use the "who knows who you will run into" excuse, but that really does not apply. I have my music blasting through my headphones to prevent social interaction (judge me another time), and use the self-checkout whenever possible.
It is more than that, however. I also quiet down when around a larger group, or around strangers and even stop singing along to my music in my car when another pulls up next to me at a red light. Where does this fear of perception come from? In trying to manipulate it by wearing nice clothes, am I changing this perception or just fooling myself? Do they really see me?
After making sure my appearance is on point have I adequately met the requirements for public appearances? Or, am I just catering to this endless need to be accepted? I am beginning to realize this perception of me I strive so hard to improve is all based in my own insecurities. I have created a perception of their perception.
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