Dear Dr Laura.

[Jim Ford]

I saw this a couple of years ago and occasionally go back to it for a chuckle, so I thought that I'd share it here:

https://genius.com/James-m-kauffman-an-open-letter-to-dr-laura-schlesinger-annotated

This is my favourite part:

"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 neighbours. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?"

Jim

[MJ224]

[pdk42]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

Yes, great stuff. My favourite is this:

Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?

Those of a sceptic orientation might also appreciate the videos here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprs0DXUS-refN1i8FkQkdg

[Naughty Nigel]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

And...

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?

Never mind the sale moneys. I am thinking of how much we would save on the electric shower and our electricity bill.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

The only one that springs to mind is:

[pdk42]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

And...



Never mind the sale moneys. I am thinking of how much we would save on the electric shower and our electricity bill.

Just make sure that all sales are final - no returns!

[Harold Gough]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

Just make sure that all sales are final - no returns!

Unless she works for M&S.

Harold

[Naughty Nigel]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

Just make sure that all sales are final - no returns!

I don't think our daughter would make a very good slave at all. In fact I would expect a return within 24 hours for the cheek she gives alone.

[MargaretR]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

Not sure who borrowed from whom, but I seem to remember a diatribe along these lines in "The West Wing", with an annoyed President Bartlet verbally taking down a phony female 'doctor' alt-right radio talk show host / agony aunt at a White House reception. Great scene.

[MargaretR]

Re: Dear Dr Laura.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr8mWBmHsvA"]The West Wing S02E03 Bible Speech - YouTube[/ame]

West Wing scene