h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Leviticus, like all of the inconvenient parts of the Bible, is meant to be interpreted metaphorically. We really have no way of knowing the value of a shekel.

In any case, the LORD didn't create the whole universe at one time and at the time when Leviticus was written HE hadn't got around to creating free market pricing.

I know I've been holding on to my bondsmen until HE comes up with a better incentive.

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so why are all the queer-haters and homophobes and burn in hell witch, groups all using leviticus as the source of thier hatered?????

what is metaphorical queer-bashing????

thatsuch a ???????

Because to interpret the Bible literally is to misinterpret it. Don't ask why, it's a sacred mystery.

I wonder if you could haggle?

OK OK, the boy looks a little thin but I'll pay full price, even throw a shekel more for him and his little sister.

Bert... this bloke won't 'aggle!

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Ten shekels?!! You must be mad. This is a Philistine of the highest quality. Why, the beard alone is worth ten.