Letter to Bush

I love this. I found it online, and I thought it was serious at first. I was looking for any quotes from Bush concerning God. I've heard these accusations against him, time's when he supposedly said that God put him in power, or that he talks with God. From everything I've seen, I believe that he does believe that God put him in power, and anything he does is justified. But I wish I could find the quotes. Anyway, I found this instead....

http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/wbarrett/political/BushTalksGod.htm


Bush talks God

Dear President Bush;

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's law. I have learned a great deal from you and understand why you would propose and support a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. As you said, “In the eyes of God marriage is based between a man and a woman." When someone tries to defend homosexuals I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination.

But I need more advice on following some other elements of god's law:

Lev. 25:44 states that I may possess slaves provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Why can't I own Canadians?

I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, a sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. What would be a fair pice for her on today's market?

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 or could I ask the police to do it?

A friend feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination as stated in Lev. 11:10, it says it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there "degrees" of abomination?

Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of god if I have a defect in my sight. I admit that I wear glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20 or is there some wiggle room here?

I know you have considerable expertise in such matters, and I am confident you will help. Thanks for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Helen P. Henry
Lewiston Tribune

9/5/04

[Note – some of these appeared in the series West Wing, second series, in an amusing form. WAB]