I know a few Christian people who say that we all have to be vegetarians in order to follow God's will. Where is the biblical reference to Vegetarianism? There are definite referenses to the ability to eat meat.
2006-11-29 07:25:20 · 11 answers · asked by papadego 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, apparently they do not understand the term "personal conviction". God gave us the animals to not only keep under our domination but also to eat (it is in Genesis...through the rest of the OT you can read about the stuff they weren't supposed to eat).
In the NT, it specifically states that it isn't what is put INTO the body that makes someone "unclean" - it is what comes out of our heart. Paul even spoke of eating meat made as a sacrifice to idols.
2006-11-29 07:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by robinc1117 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Christians see it as a moral imperative not to harm God's creation (or at least do as little harm as possible). God commanded that humankind be stewards of the creation. As stewards, it is the duty of humankind to make sure that God's creation is treated with respect and dignity. It would be hard to argue that the vast majority of animals that are raised for their meat are so treated. They often live short lives and are treated harshly and butchered inhumanely. These are the main reasons why most Christian people I know go vegetarian, and it makes sense to me. Their's is a more holistic perspective on the creation, I think, than merely seeing people as the Lord's over the creation, if that makes sense. Anyway, I hope that helps a bit.
2006-11-29 07:40:07 · answer #2 · answered by Tukiki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the old testament, there were many references to cleanliness of meat, however it was mostly in reference to pork, because of how dirty pigs are, but a lot of people interpret that as meat is uncleanly, hence meat is un-Godly. However, if they looked in the new testament, it says that you can eat what you choose as long as you pray over it. It's all in interpretation and picking and choosing what to believe.
2006-11-29 07:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vegetarian: Ancient Native American term for "Man who can't hunt."
2006-11-29 07:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by lavos1412 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because some are that blind. or are vegetarians for other reasons but wanna make it a religious thing and pretend they are doing it for god. *shurg* i wouldnt become vegetarian for anything. they dont want meat, all the more for me to eat!
2006-11-29 07:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
has anyone watched any wildlife documentaries lately?
Isnt it rather barbaric how animals are hunted, toyed and tortured by other animals
and even the meat you put on your plates, how do you think it got there?
2006-11-29 08:00:44 · answer #6 · answered by town_cl0wn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genesis. God hates Veggies and was not pleased with Cain.
Able burnt up the sweet savory smell of cooked blood and fat and I'm sure it made a pleasing smell unto the LORD
Vegetarians will burn in hell
2006-11-29 07:28:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If that is their preference, fine.
As for me, I like a good steak now and then.
2006-11-29 07:30:11 · answer #8 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were kicked by a cow when they were little
2006-11-29 07:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by beek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
jesus ate a lota meat so good q
2006-11-29 07:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋