Sunday, 21 April 2013
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15:19 When a woman has a discharge, [it can consist] of [any] blood that emerges from her body. For seven days she is then [ritually unclean] because of her menstruation, and anyone touching her shall be unclean until evening.
15:20 As long as she is in her menstrual state, anything upon which she lies shall be unclean, and anyone sitting on it is [likewise] unclean.
15:21 Whoever touches her bed must immerse his clothing and his body in a mikvah, and [then] remain unclean until evening.
15:22 [Similarly], anyone who sits on any article upon which she has sat must immerse his clothing and his body in a mikvah and [then] remain unclean until evening.
15:23 Thus, if he is on the bed or any other article upon which she sat, whether he touches it [or not], he is unclean until evening.
15:24 If a man has intercourse with [such a woman], her menstrual impurity is transferred to him, and he shall be unclean for seven days. Any bed upon which he lies shall be unclean.
I know it is unsuitable to practice Sexual Magic while your wife is menstruating, but is there any other type of interaction that is also unsuitable? Is it okay to kiss or to hold and cuddle with the one you love during this time? This passage in Leviticus specifically mentions anyone who touches a menstruating woman's bed is unclean. Is it acceptable to sleep in the same bed during this time?
My understanding is that there is more to this passage then the literal interpretation and any further insight or guidance would be appreciated.
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Accepted Answer
There are many cultural interpretations to this passage about which we have no comment, such as the husband and wife sleeping apart, etc. Some couples benefit by making that time a sort of break or retreat from each other. Other couples do not have any interest in such a retreat. Whether or not you follow these interpretations is a matter for the couple to decide. Yet, obviously, there is a need for cleanliness and respect towards the natural function of the body. It is sad to see people interpret these passages as an excuse for treating women disdainfully. That is a crime.
“Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes.” —Demosthenes
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
Accepted Answer
There are many cultural interpretations to this passage about which we have no comment, such as the husband and wife sleeping apart, etc. Some couples benefit by making that time a sort of break or retreat from each other. Other couples do not have any interest in such a retreat. Whether or not you follow these interpretations is a matter for the couple to decide. Yet, obviously, there is a need for cleanliness and respect towards the natural function of the body. It is sad to see people interpret these passages as an excuse for treating women disdainfully. That is a crime.
“Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes.” —Demosthenes
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
"Do not worry; cultivate the habit of being happy." —Samael Aun Weor
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