They shall not make bald patches on their heads, nor shall they shave the edge of their beard, nor shall they make cuts in their flesh. (Leviticus 21:5)
What’s an up and coming priest supposed to
do at a party if not shave themselves partially bald
in between drinking games and the ever-popular
trimming off the edge of their beard hazing ritual?
I’ve seen rabbis with tattoos. I’ve seen rings
dangling out of the flesh of the holiest people.
I agree we shouldn’t cut ourselves, but a little
individual expression can light the way to holiness
rather than be the stumbling block they’re
making it out to be.
They shall not marry a woman who is a prostitute or who is desecrated, and they shall not marry a woman who is divorced from her husband (Leviticus 21:7)
Oh, Alabama, this is where you got all your ideas.
This ancient text, written by ancient men who
left no room for exceptions
of any kind.
A woman divorced is defiled
A woman raped is defiled
A woman who is a widow is defiled
A woman who is not a virgin is defiled
A priest shall not marry a woman who is defiled,
as if his holiness could possibly supersede hers.
Oh, Alabama, who am I, a man, to
comment on the holiness of women?
And the answer, Alabama, is no-one.
So keep your banjos on your own knees,
Alabama…you man…
you unholy man.