Contradiction with Mark 7:15
Jesus declares that nothing from outside can defile a person, contradicting the impurity laws in Leviticus.
Mark 7:15: If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
Contradiction with Acts 10:15
God tells Peter that what He has made clean should not be called impure, challenging the notion of impurity from Leviticus.
Acts 10:15: And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:11
It is stated that what enters a person's mouth does not defile them, opposing Leviticus' impurity laws.
Matthew 15:11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul asserts that nothing is unclean in itself, contrasting with the impurity outlined in Leviticus.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Paradox #1
Leviticus 15:27 speaks about ritual impurity related to touching someone during their menstrual period. Historically, this might conflict with modern views on gender equality and women's rights, as it could be seen as promoting discrimination or stigmatization against women for natural biological processes.
Paradox #2
This verse includes guidelines around ritual cleanliness, specifically relating to contact with individuals who were considered ceremonially unclean. The contradiction lies in the fact that these guidelines are based on ritual impurity rather than evidence-based notions of hygiene and health. Modern science understands disease transmission and personal hygiene differently, relying on germ theory rather than ritual cleanliness.
Paradox #3
This verse could be seen as inconsistent with modern views on gender equality and bodily autonomy. It reflects ancient purity laws that may conflict with contemporary values of inclusivity and understanding toward natural bodily functions.