For Jewish folk:Do you view the christian ritual cannibalism-the blood and flesh-communion with repulsion?

Question

Considering the OTs strictures on handling of blood,etc. And, of course, the snack is not kosher either.

For christians: Of course I know its not REAL BLOOD or FLESH, but it is a make-believe ritual CANNIBALISM nonetheless.

Answer 1

I'm not Jewish or Christian (or any religion) but I've always been a little put off by the image. Yeah, let's show our devotion to the Lord by pretending to eat him and drink his blood. Uh, okay.

I did take communion once...the wine was pretty good, and the wafer tasted like Wheat Thins.

Answer 2

NO, you're wrong. It's a commemoration of Jesus' death. When they say "this is the blood" or "this is the flesh" it only means that they represent those things. It's not make believe cannibalism either, as it's only a way of remembering how Jesus died for our sins by physically suffering. At least that's how it is in Protestant religions. I believe in Catholicism it's more literal. But quite frankly, who cares? It's still only bread and water. I highly doubt most ppl of the Jewish faith would care what other religions do based on their church's doctrine.

And for someone who kept strictly kosher for YEARS, you should know that most things aren't kosher unless they have a kosher symbol on the package. Just picking things out like blood or lobster is ridiculous. It's not much worse than eating a bagel that isn't certified kosher. If a Jewish person attends church, they don't have to partake of anything. It's all optional.

Answer 3

For one, Jewish people take part in communion in a sense also- they do it for the same reason but not the same realization of Yeshua being the savior. There is the eating of unleavened bread and wine at the Passover seder as well as the breaking of bread and wine at the celebration of Shabbat.
There are some people, Catholics espcially that really believe it is real flesh and blood and have made some pretty strange claims - but I think that God made it clear in the OT that the eating of flesh and drinking of blood is forbidden- the symbolism- not eating and drinking Christ but taking on the character and partaking in the breaking of the bread along with other believers at the table with Christ- it loses a lot of meaning when trying to compare it with our modern dinner culture, but looking at it from a Hebrew perspective makes a world of difference and brings clarity and understanding

Answer 4

i'm no longer conscious of any Pagans who ever drank blood, a minimum of no longer contained in the western international. It replaced into seen to be poisonous by maximum. As to ingesting flesh, celebrations and feasts were frequently area of maximum Pagan get-togethers...and the beef replaced into totally cooked animal flesh (no longer human) and served like all cutting-edge meal you or i ought to eat in the present day. So, Christian communion rituals won't be able to be in accordance with a pretend theory of Pagan rituals that under no circumstances existed... and as to satanists, they did not exist on the time the communion ritual replaced into created, so back, the question is illogical. Jean

Answer 5

The eating of Messiah's flesh and drinking of His blood has its roots within the Levitical system. After certain sacrifices were made to God, the Levites were given the resulting meat to eat; this was not applicable for the burnt offering. The Levites were not assigned a "land inheritance" by Joshua, like all the other tribes; instead, God was considered to be their inheritance. They lived off a portion of the tithes paid by the people and by eating some of the sacrifices made to God.

At the death of Jesus, the Levitical system was abolished. Christians and Messianic Jewish believers have been made priests, with Jesus being our High Priest. Jesus also sacrificed Himself for our sins; as priests, we are entitled to "eat" his "flesh" and "drink" his "blood" during our observance of the Lord's Supper. In this way, we identify with our Messiah, remember His sacrifice, and honor Him. We do not view it as cannibalism because we see the spiritual value in taking our Messiah into our bodies and minds: everlasting life due to His enduring sacrifice.

Answer 6

Actually, your assumption for Christians is incorrect. The communion or "Eucharist" is not "actual blood and flesh."

Jesus was clear at the last supper. His sacrifice of blood was for the whole world---not just those at the Last Supper. His sacrifice of His broken body was for the whole world---not just those at the Last Supper. When Christ said, "Do this in remembrance of me," he was using the wine and the bread as symbols---another parable--that could be shared with all Christians who would accept the complete sacrifice he was making on the cross. "Remember me----"

The Catholics believe that the wine, when blessed by the priest, turns to blood. However, it doesn't turn to blood. It's wine. It's a symbol of the blood ONLY. This was a way of "putting Christ at our table" when we met with our Christian Family, the church body.

"For, when two or more are gathered in my name, there will I be also." Matthew 18:20. In spirit and in truth.

Answer 7

and because you are belong,and as part of the Animal kingdom, and you are seemingly in the top of the food chain. Jesus ritual, which he ask the apostles to practice, teach and perform in his name?, was and is mostly a metaphor, that engulf and protect the real meaning of consecration of the wine and the bread. simply because his followers and believers can use this to follow him and be faithfully to his desires we can reach out to him, such practice you can see that this is like a private telephone number for the apostles to call on him, and be in touch with him after his departure from the material world. its simple and its not cannibalism, for Satan may well be, if some one is willing to allow Satan to have such number. Though I know Satan will be more than willing to dine on you, Jesus may be to much of a meal for Satan to handle, don't you think?. and the wine?, been Jesus Blood, don't you think that Satan may well become intoxicate, I will laugh my a!!!!, off if I see Satan one of this day's, going down to detox. How about you????.

Answer 8

Jews always thing of Canabilism because of their history of blood libel. For centuries Jews have been caught, tried and convicted for using the blood of goyim in their ritualistic food preparation.

They want you to believe its not true, but when history shows that it has happened in many modern countries in Europe and the United States, who are you going to believe? History or the hysterical jews who have been lying for centuries as a part of their religion.

Answer 9

I find it strange and silly but repulsion?

its a stupid cracker and wine!

as for being kosher what do I care? Christians dont have to keep kosher

Answer 10

If you cannot be more respectful of Holy Communion than this, then get off the net.