Questions tagged [diet]
For questions about diets supported or prohibited by Christian denominations
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What's the Christadelphian take on eating blood products?
I have a friend, a Jehovah's Witness, with whom I shared a childhood neighborhood and school up until junior high. I recall our school in Sweden sometimes serving dishes like blood pudding. In such ...
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Have there been explanations offered for why Christianity is so food centric? [closed]
I know this question is quite odd - but I would like to know of possible explanations for why the old and new covenants are so centered around food? The last supper, the bread of the presence, the ...
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Where do Christians stand on the topic of consuming "unclean" animals?
I am currently ordering a batch of exotic meats from a wholesaler. The meat includes Buffalo, Wild Boar, Kangaroo, Horse, Venison, Zebra, Crocodile, Elk, Ostrich, Reindeer, Frog, Rabbit, Snail, Pigeon,...
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Did early Christian converts follow Kosher?
Did any in the Early Church require a kosher diet? and Did any of the early church fathers believe they had to follow dietary laws? ask about what early Christians believed with respect to Jewish ...
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Did any in the Early Church require a kosher diet?
In the Early Church, we see statements suggesting that the dietary laws of clean/unclean meats from Old Testament passages such as Leviticus 11 are no longer binding. For example:
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Why are the Trappist monks vegetarians?
I was reading about American prisoner Clayton Fountain and then stumbled upon the Trappists who are vegetarians. Generally, as a Baptist and having many Catholic friends, I don't see any vegetarian ...
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What is an overview of Christian viewpoints on the 'animal cruelty' argument for veganism?
One of the most popular and strongest arguments for veganism is what I would call the 'animal cruelty' argument, namely, that non-vegan diets--including vegetarian ones that tolerate dairy and egg ...
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Did any of the early church fathers believe they had to follow dietary laws?
I have been asked if any of the early church fathers believed they had to follow dietary laws. Specifically, the person asking wants to know the views of influential early Christians such as Clement ...
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What is an overview of Christian viewpoints on why God sanctioned eating meat after the fall if veganism was already the pre-fall standard?
Genesis tells us that Adam, Eve and all animals had originally plant-based diets, as God provided them with every plant and tree for food:
29 And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant ...
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Why do most Christians eat pork when Deuteronomy says not to? [duplicate]
I am a Muslim. Pork is prohibited in my religion. I also think that it is prohibited in Christianity because of Deuteronomy chapter 14 verse 8. But why do most Christians eat pork? Is it a ...
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Eating eggs and cheese to refute heresy?
I recently finished the wonderful book 'Elder Zosima: the Hesychast of Siberia'. In it, Elder Basil becomes excessively zealous at one point and decides to fast from eggs and dairy permanently rather ...
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Committing a sin by eating animal's flesh [closed]
According to the Holy Bible, are we committing a sin by eating animal's flesh?
If No, Why?
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Cleansing of unclean meat to clean meat interpretation of Acts 10:17-18 and 22-23 in relation to Isaiah 66:17
I have never read in the bible whether eating of unclean meat as described in the Old Testament where it is allowed to eat "unclean meat" or unclean meat is now clean meat.
Except for one vision from ...
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Does one sin if he refuses food that is put before him?
According to Catholicism, is it sinful to refuse food that is put before you, because you does not like the particular food? We suppose that the food served is made for the one who eats it (not in the ...
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How do superiors in a convent deal with the religious who are selective in the choice of food?
How do superiors in the convent deal with the religious who are selective in the choice of food?
For example, if a religious refuses to eat certain foods prepared for him?
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Had Moses changed something in the Law as when Deuteronomy 12:15 - 16 is compared to Leviticus 10:10 and 11:4-8?
Deuteronomy 12:15-16
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Notwithstanding thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy gates, whatsoever thy
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What kind of food is Jesus referring to at Luke 22:16?
We read at Lk 22:14-16 (NRSVCE):
"When the hour came, he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;...
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Can a Catholic eat the food prepared for the Muslim Eid al-Adha?
I am a Catholic living in a Muslim country> All meat and stuff is halal according to their practice. When they offer Sacrifice on Eid can I consume the meat they send me?
Since I believe it’s not a ...
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When did the Early Church begin and end their twice weekly fasts?
In the Didache, it tells us
"8:2 but keep your fast on the fourth and on the preparation day (Friday)."
Obviously some actually did keep these weekly fasts, when exactly did they begin and end?
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What kinds of liquids can Catholics have while fasting?
There are times of the year when Catholics are obligated to fast, such as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. During that time, what kind of liquids are allowed? Water only? Juice? Smoothies? Meal ...
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How do Catholics observe Lent through a dignified and appropriate use of food?
Have you considered presenting menus for those fasting days for religious people to follow? If so, what foods to eat on which fasting season and why? Display pictures if possible. Many would ...
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Do Paul and the other Apostles command the keeping of Kosher diet in Acts 15:29?
If so, why do many ignore it? I realize there are many verses as well that state in the New Testament that nothing is to be considered unclean anymore, but that makes this verse stand out as ...
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What evidence is there from scripture for why Daniel did not eat the King's food? [closed]
Reading through Daniel brings up many questions. One question that is brought to mind is "what evidence does the scripture provide to show why Daniel would refuse the King's food?" I have read many ...
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What denominations of Christianity forbid meat from strangled animals?
In Acts 15, at the end of the Apostolic Council the Church sends the following letter to Gentile Christians:
The apostles and elders, your brothers,
To the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria ...
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If the flood was recent and local, then when did humans become omnivores?
After the flood, in Genesis 9:2-3, God gives humans permission to begin eating animals.
We are finding traces of human civilization going back tens of thousands of years for Native Americans, so they ...
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Is there any theological basis for the eating of lamb at Easter?
I'm almost certain that the answer is no and that lamb is eaten mostly because it's available and tasty. However my attempts to Google this have met with limited success. I have found suggestions that ...
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Why did the Catholic Church rule out meat?
I read that back in the early days of the Catholic Church that they were heavily invested in the "fishing market." With the popularity of beef on the rise and the loss of revenue to the Catholic ...
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Do orthodox christians eat pork and are they circumcised?
Peace be with you.
I want to know if Orthodox Christians eat pork, and are they circumcised?
I am referring to the early church which is the Orthodox Christians because in the Bible it says Yeshua (...
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Why are Lussekatter served on St. Lucy's day (i.e. why cats?)?
In researching this question I got sucked into trying to find a connection between St. Lucy's cats and the Nativity.
It got my mind wondering if they even have cats in Sweden, but then I remembered ...
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Why does God say we shouldn't eat Crab & Pork but Jesus says that doesn't really matter
Leviticus 11:7,8 say not to eat pork.
Leviticus 11:9 says you can't eat crab / lobster.
Jesus says it doesn't matter what you eat.
Matthew 15:10,11 NIV: Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “...
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Will the faithful eat and drink after resurrection?
At Luke 22:17–18 (RSVCE) we read:
And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I shall not drink of the ...
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Does Christianity allow eating pork and horse meat, which even though it is prohibited by the Jewish Law? [closed]
I am a Malaysian Muslim and am very curious about Christian diets. I've heard that Christianity prohibited eating Pork and Horse Meat but why do my Presbyterian classmates always eat both Pork and ...
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Did some Christian sects ever hold the opinion that ritual slaughter was obligatory, before the 10th century?
Like this question, I am curious about whether Christian doctrines used to hold the opinion that a ritual slaughter (with it rules and conditions) had to be done when slaughtering animals, ...
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Why do Rastafarians believe it is okay to use cannabis?
Almost every denomination and sect of Christianity believes it is wrong to use cannabis. For some reason they always quote Scripture that pertains to alcohol as reasons for why one should not use it. ...
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LDS viewpoint on decafinated tea and coffee [duplicate]
Does the prohibition of consuming caffeine found in Doctrine and Covenants 89 allow the LDS adherents to drink decaf tea/coffee?
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What is the biblical basis for the theory that Christians should not eat pork?
I've been tormented by hearing from friends and such (that aren't religious) that they've heard and been told eating pork and chicken is a sin. And that it means going to hell....which is obviously ...
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According to the Roman Catholic Church, is halal meat being offered up to idols?
For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that ye abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things ...
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Are there or have there been any Christian traditions that follow Kosher food laws?
Kosher food laws are part of Judaism, from which Christianity grew.
But what Christian denominations or traditions follow, or historically have observed Kosher food laws?
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How do the Seventh Day Adventist approach Old Testament laws?
I know the Seventh Day Adventist church is known for following certain Old Testament laws found in Leviticus such as the food/dietary laws. However I'm also under the impression that they don't follow ...
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Does the LDS Church prohibit the use of caffeine? [duplicate]
I've heard it said a number of times that Mormons think it is wrong to consume caffeine. This would seem to naturally require abstinence from a number of beverages, such as coffee, black teas, and ...
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Does the catechism teach not to kill animals for food?
The Catechism teaches that we “owe” animals “kindness.”
2457 Animals are entrusted to man's stewardship; he must show them
kindness. They may be used to serve the just satisfaction of man's
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What was done with animals WITH defects?
A quick search reveals that the phrase "without defect" appears at least 46 times in the Old Testament. What happened to the animals that had defects? What is a defect, and were they fit for ...
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What is the Catholic definition of meat for Lenten Fridays?
On English Language Learners, the definition of meat came up, and the question of what animals comprise meat. Tangentially, this led to a question about Catholics abstaining from meat on Lenten ...
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Do any Christian denominations prohibit eating rare meat?
In comments on this question ..What does it mean to abstain from blood in the 21st century?... A user stated that Christians must not eat rare meat because doing so violates the command in Acts 15:28&...
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How have mainstream Christian denominations interpreted the Acts command to abstain from blood?
Acts 15:28 and 29 tells us that basically all of the old law covenant is no longer to be observed except:
Acts 15:28 KJV For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater ...
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According to Catholicism, why was the rabbit declared as unclean for the people of Israel?
At Leviticus 11:6, the Lord, while narrating the standards that define animals which are clean or unclean for consumption by the people of Israel, describes the rabbit as follows: " The rabbit, ...
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Are gluten free diets in violation of the word of wisdom?
Aside from celiacs and others with medical disorders which prevent them from eating certain grains, is there an official LDS church stance in relation to people who optionally choose to live a gluten ...
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Why did the children of Israel run out of food in the wilderness, causing them to complain? [closed]
In the wilderness, the children of Israel on more than one occasion ran out of food and/or water to the point that they complained about it to Moses.
They probably had no way to get food or water on ...
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Why did Justin Martyr speak so harshly about Christians who ate meat sacrificed to idols?
In his Dialogue with Trypho, Chapter XXXV, Justin replies to Trypho's charge that Christians eat meat sacrificed to idols by saying that such people serve to show more distinctly who are the true ...
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Why do Christians in India eat meat in church? [closed]
Why do Christians in India eat non-vegetarian/meat in church, while Hindus don't eat non-vegetarian in temples?
I love Christians because they won't commit violence and they don't kill people to ...
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