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Subj: Leviticus 19, 32.
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G0TEZ/TPK 1.83d Msg Num:89 Date:21-11-2004 Time:15:46 GMT in Nelson, NW England.
This isn't part of the big religious punch up, it stems from a few quotes
someone was making on TV.
I got out my Bible and looked up Leviticus 19,20, which were the ones most
mentioned and one verse caught my Eye.
It seems to be saying "Look up to the old, treat them with respect."
I know we have enough 'isms' and enough stupid laws, at least in the UK,
making it a crime to say certain words so I'm not in favour of anti -ageism
legislation but, if you are religious. The OT has it all. It says:
Though shalt rise up before the hoary head,
and honour the face of the old man.
and fear thy God:I am the Lord.
Cryptic but nothing confusing. They can honour me anytime. It beats
insults.
Actually Lev 19 is interesting. It has all of the ten commandments but in
diferent language. It has the anti homosexual stuff and much clearer words
than 'Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.' which occurs in several
places. There is no doubt that it is referring to witches and wizards
whereas the simpler version in the original latin and greek, simply means
'evildoers.
There are quite a few more Thou Shalt Nots, even one which means "Thou
shalt not overcharge people or rip them off." I like that too.19,35 - 36.
I'm sure most people have a bible. Mine is, of course, the King James 1st,
C of E Bible but, I'm sure the older ones in all coutries have something
similar.
I'm not trying to start or continue any arguments here. I remain an atheist
but I have always kept a Bible handy just in case of arguments.
My preferences are Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon, both close
together, both a bit out of place. Remember the song, in the 60s:
"There is a reason,turn,turn,turn, for every season"
All the best. Ian.
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