I realize the bible is the basis for all of our laws, but I'm still
unclear on some things.

1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may 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? Can I own Canadians?

2. I had a daughter and wanted to sell her into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with men while in my period of menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. Do I have to take this as personal time off work or just unpaid medical leave?

4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. My neighbors claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

5. 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, or should I ask the police to do it?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an
abomination - Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than
homosexuality. Is there a difference between lobster and scallops? Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination?

7. 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?

8. 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. Do I have to kill them myself or is there someone I can just report them to?

9. 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?

10. Many local farmers violate Lev.19:19 by planting two different
crops in the same field. Many of my co-workers wear garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). 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 like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)