--- In [email protected], "markmeredith2002"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Regarding the more numerous fundamentalist christians,
> the Old T declares both sodomy and eating shellfish to be
> abominations, right in the same paragraph, but for some reason the
> fundies still line up for all you can eat night at Red Lobster, so
> they're rather selective in what they get upset about, and I don't
> think the welfare of pigs is high on their list.
The following is material about an episode of the TV series West Wing
The West Wing episode entitled "The Midterms"
Written by: Aaron Sorkin
"A talk show host defends calling homosexuality an 'abomination'
by saying
that is what the Bible says in Leviticus 18:22 (That verse, by the
way, reads: 'You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; such thing
is an abomination.') This annoys President Bartlet who proceeds to ask
a few pointed questions about just what one should accept from the Bible."
"Refreshingly candid exec producer Aaron Sorkin admits he lifted
the diatribe from a much forwarded anonymous email. . . . Sorkin, who
hoped to give credit, says they 'cast a fairly wide net, but we didn't
find the author'.''-
Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's law.
I have learned a great deal from you, and I try to share that
knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend
homosexuality, for example, I will simply remind him or her 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 laws in Leviticus and Exodus and how to best follow them.
When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates
a pleasing odor for the Lord (Leviticus 1:9). The problem is my
neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. How should I
deal with this?
I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as stated 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 (Leviticus 15:19-24). The
problem is, how can I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take
offense.
Leviticus 25:44 states that I may buy slaves from the nations that
are around us. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans,
but not Canadians. Can you clarify?
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 says that even though eating shellfish is an
abomination (Leviticus 10:10), it is a lesser abomination than
homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
Leviticus 20:20 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?
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
http://www.geocities.com/newz101/westwing.html
The West Wing script from The Midterms-
"There's an election day scene that amuses hugely even as it
demonstrates Sorkin's fearless faculty for combining controversial
ideas, dramatic situations and circular-saw-like wit. The scene, a
real showstopper, finds the president stopping in on a White House
gathering of radio talk personalities. As Bartlet struggles though a
speech extolling the gabbers' contributions to the airwaves, Bartlet
is distracted by the sight of a Dr. Laura-like radio psychologist
seated nearby."
BARTLET: It's a good idea to be reminded of the awesome impact,
the awesome impact. I'm sorry. You're Dr. Jenna Jacobs, right?
JACOBS (obviously pleased to be recognized): Yes, sir!
BARTLET: It's good to have you here.
JACOBS: Thank you!
BARTLET: . the awesome impact of the airwaves, and how that
translates into the furthering of our national discussions, but
obviously also how it can . how it can . Forgive me, Dr. Jacobs. Are
you an M.D.?
JACOBS: A Ph.D.
BARTLET: A Ph.D.
JACOBS: Yes, sir.
BARTLET: In psychology?
JACOBS: No, sir.
BARTLET: Theology?
JACOBS: No.
BARTLET: Social work?
JACOBS: I have a Ph.D. in English Literature.
BARTLET: I'm asking 'cause on your show people call in for advice
- and you go by the name Dr. Jacobs on your show - and I didn't know
if maybe your listeners were confused by that and assumed you had
advanced training in psychology, theology or health care.
JACOBS: I don't believe they are confused, no, sir.
BARTLET: I like your show. I like how you call homosexuality an
"abomination!"
JACOBS: I don't say homosexuality is an abomination, Mr.
President. The Bible does.
BARTLET: Yes it does. Leviticus!
JACOBS: 18:22.
BARTLET: Chapter and verse. I wanted to ask you a couple of
questions while I had you here. I wanted to sell my youngest daughter
into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. She's a Georgetown
Sophomore, speaks fluent Italian, always cleared the table when it was
her turn. What would a good price for her be?
(Bartlet only waits a second for a response, then plunges on.)
BARTLET: While thinking about that, can I ask another? My chief of
staff, Leo McGary, insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2
clearly says he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill
him myself? Or is it okay to call the police?
(Bartlet barely pauses to take a breath.)
BARTLET: Here's one that's really important, because we've got a
lot of sports fans in this town. Touching the skin of a dead pig makes
one unclean. Leviticus 11:7. If they promise to wear gloves, can the
Washington Redskins still play football? Can Notre Dame? Can West
Point? Does the whole town really have to be together to stone my
brother John for planting different crops side by side? Can I burn my
mother in a small family gathering for wearing garments made from two
different threads? Think about those questions, would you?
(The camera pushes in on the president.)
One last thing. While you may be mistaking this for your monthly
meeting of the Ignorant Tight-Ass Club, in this building when the
president stands, nobody sits.
(Jacobs sees that, in fact, the president is standing and she is
the only one in the room sitting. After a moment, she rises, holding
her tiny plate of appetizers. After the president exits, Sam Seaborn
sternly approaches a thoroughly belittled Jacobs.)
SAM: I'm just . going to take that crab puff.
(Sam snatches Dr. Jacob's crab puff, then hurries after the
president.)
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