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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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cintagoyangdangdut

Indonesia

To Zanas, You are sooo good. God bless you. And you are very helpful. keep it up. keep doing that and do not hesitate to show the right way for everybody who is doing wrong way. God will always help you.

01:18 PM Jul 21 2012 |

c.Klein

c.Klein

Germany

Don´t quarrel about religion. there are plenty of religions and everybody has to accept that we live in one world. So don´t quarrel, cause there comes a time if you agree for every religion. Try to be a holy guy and do not quarrel, if you do quarrel you are upset in life. change life. BE HOLY 

10:55 AM Jul 22 2012 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

I don’t think so, but it’s time to fast, not only pork, but beef, poultry even fish is not to be eaten. No wine as well. Then again, you can eat whatever you want.

11:56 AM Jul 22 2012 |