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Does Bible prohibit the eating of pork?

zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

I’ve been told that Bible prohibits the eating of pork. Their proof is: the book of Leviticus, ch 11, v. 7, it is recorded that God declares the pig to be unclean for believers. Then, in verse 8, God says: “You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you.” This command is repeated in Deuteronomy 14:7-8. Then in Isaiah 65:2-4, and 66:17, God issues a stern warning against those who eat pork. Some people are aware of this prohibition from God, but they say they can eat pork because St. Paul said that all food is clean in his letter to the Romans 14:20. St. Paul sid this because he believed (as he wrote in his letter to the Ephesians 2:14-15) that Jesus had abolished the Law with all its commandments and regulations.He seems, however, to have misunderstood what he heard about Jesus. In the Gospel According to Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus is reported to have said quite the contrary, as follows: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law…” Jesus then went on in that passage (in verse 19) to denounce anyone who would break the smallest commandment and teach others likewise. He also praised his true followers who will practice and teach even the smallest commandment. One of the commandments, as we have seen, is to stay away from pork. This is why the true followers of Jesus, holding on to his teachings, did not let unclean food such as pork enter their mouths, so that Peter, the chief disciple can say, “I have never eaten anythng impure or unclean” (Acts of the Apostles, ch 10, v. 14). Five chapters later in the Acts of the Apostles, 15:29, we find that the original disciples still differentiate between clean and unclean foods, and this time Paul is in agreement with them.Six chapters later, in ch. 21, v 25, their decision to impose food regulations on believers is mentioned without regret, and this time Paul is challenged to prove that he is in agreement with them; and he demonstrated his full agreement with them. What remains, then is that Jesus (on whom be peace) upheld the prohibition against pork. His disciples also upheld it. What i want to know is this right or not?

07:38 PM Jun 12 2008 |

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zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

Ryot, thank youWinksure my little brother will like thatLaughing

10:17 PM Jun 19 2008 |

mike_gwen

mike_gwen

Indonesia

I like spicy pork dishes so much.y’know in my culture (bataknese) pork could be cooked into a splended spicy cuisine that tasted so good. We have sm short of spices which is in bataknese called “andaliman”. but I don’t know what it’s called in english. Andaliman makes pork’s meat taste so damn hot so you’d need extra drinks to cope the chilly pepper attack. Try it and you’d like life more than ever.=) So ..

11:02 PM Jun 19 2008 |

zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

Surprised maybe you can show  some pictures for that.

 Does it look like that?!!

11:05 PM Jun 19 2008 |

zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

Gkiss, i didn't check the site yet, but any person you take and leave from his saying, every tide has its ebb; thats doesn't include the prophets.

11:14 PM Jun 19 2008 |

zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

is that what you do usually to your little brother or sister?Surprised

11:45 PM Jun 19 2008 |

zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

You are the expert on game sitesWink always has been, always will be.

12:18 AM Jun 20 2008 |

zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

The fool has his answer on the tip of his tongueWink

12:53 AM Jun 20 2008 |

zanaz

zanaz

Algeria

no wonder that i will meet people who are so talkative  foolish and selfish, i can't imagine world without themLaughing

01:19 AM Jun 20 2008 |

gkisseberth

Germany

Gkiss, i didn't check the site yet, but any person you take and leave from his saying, every tide has its ebb; thats doesn't include the prophets.

 

Well, supposedly a prophet wrote those words.  

02:21 AM Jun 20 2008 |

pop272001

pop272001

Indonesia

wow…....it's too complete, Nu!! So, what's your point?? which one animal is prohibit for U?? Laughing

04:22 AM Jun 20 2008 |