Why biblical fundamentalism breaks down

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Mikey wrote: 1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are 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?
Would neighbouring nations by sea-borders count?
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Hard to say.
The American King James Bible wrote:Both your slaves, and your bondmaids, which you shall have, shall be of the heathen that are round about you; of them shall you buy slaves and bondmaids. (Lev 25:44)
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Heathens... so we have to buy them from people who don't believe in the One God? Well that's just a shame...
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Deepcrush wrote:Give it a try.
I think not - my wife's reaction would likely resemble that of a wookiee losing at chess.
Deepcrush wrote:Heathens... so we have to buy them from people who don't believe in the One God? Well that's just a shame...
Fear not! That's only the King James translation. A direct modern translation from the Hebrew texts reads, "You can have [other, different]* male or female slaves. These are the male and female slaves that you buy from the nations around you. You can also buy [them, such] from the resident aliens who live among you, and from their families that are born in your land. (Leviticus 25:44 - 45)

* - Leviticus 25:39 - 43 refer to fair treatment of non-aliens indentured for debt.
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Leviticus is rather interesting for its time in that it spoke on the treatment and purchase of slaves and servants. However I am fully against giving up pork... not going to happen.
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Well I can live without prok chops but no bacon.
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Interestingly enough, I choose not to live without any of the above - bacon, pancetta, pork chops, ham, sausage, etc.
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Ah, screw you guys. I can't eat any of that anymore. :bangwall:
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Tsukiyumi wrote:Ah, screw you guys. I can't eat any of that anymore. :bangwall:
I'd have starved to death by now if I couldn't have pork roll, egg, and cheese sandwiches. Of course, mileage may vary outside of Jersey.
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Oh yeah I forgot about Pork Roll. The only time I get it is when I am in NJ visiting my parents. Technically I can get it in VA though.
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Tsukiyumi wrote:Ah, screw you guys. I can't eat any of that anymore. :bangwall:
I'll eat more then normal and justify it by saying its in your honor while we all know its just an excuse for me to eat more of the good stuff while you suffer.
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:lol:
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Just speaking my mind is all.
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