What do Christians thinks of circumcision, liquors and pig. Need a reference here.?

Answer 1

no defacing of private human property, no drinking and driving & no high cholesterol foods, such as bacon.this is to preserve the body and mind from impurities.

be kind to one another.
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Answer 2

What a broad question. First the Liquor, Jesus turned water into wine, so obviously alcoholic beverages are fine. Most of the first Christians were Jewish by birth so they were Circumcised, and most probably didn't eat pork(Pig) as they still had the Jewish religion back most of their eating decisions. So what do I as a Christian think? Well first liquor in moderation, I like pork but I could give or take it*, and hell no on the circumcision. Health reasons are exasperated, the health issues that a healthy uncircumcised guy can get are rare and all have everything to do with cleanliness. Something good to watch is a Showtime show called Penn and Teller's BS it had an episode about Circumcision. They show good cause for not circumcising boys. Religion aside that is.

*I'm not sure about Islam but one thing that bothers me in the Jewish religion isn't the "No pork rule" its the fact in some areas of the religion you can't have Cheese and Beef together. A life limited to Veggy pizza's with chicken is like life without air.

Answer 3

Circumcision of the heart is done by Yahshua, Colossians 2
It is not neccisary to be Circumcised to become a christian however if you wish to keep the Passover ( A commanded day binding to Christians) you need to be circumcised.

All of you who think that circumcision was done away with are missing the point. Judaizers said that you had to become a jew first then you could be baptisted. Paul was saying no you may accept Yahshua and then as you learn your heart will move you to be circumcised so you can participate in the passover which is one of the most meaningful, heartrending and joyful feasts of the year.

Liquours are fine if done in moderation. We are not to drink to excess. That means get drunk for you atheists out there.

Pig is unclean and is not to be eaten. It was never made food and will never be made food. Yahshua never declared all meat clean he did say that if you eat bread with unwashed hands the impurity will come out the other end. The word translated meat in kjv is food in the greek and you have to remember all you crazy everything that I don't like has been nailed to the cross people THE JEWS DONT CONSIDER PORK FOOD. Nor do I for that matter. Peter told what his sheet vision meant if you just read past the part that you think is important. It meant that he should call no man unclean or common which is what the Jews of his day believed about gentiles. Everyplace that it tallks about food that God gave in the scriptures one must remember that the person talking is Paul and Paul was a strict pharisee till the day of his death by his own admission at his trial in Acts 22. Will you people please remember context when you read your scriptures context of time and culture.

Repent the Kingdom of God is at hand

Answer 4

Circumcision was a sign of the covenant betwenn Abraham, and God. A covenant is a mutual consent or agreement of two or more persons. It was a stipulation to be done as a sign of the covenant between God and man. I have personal conviction about having it done, in fact my first born son was just circumsised the other day. It was however a old testament covenant, that if you are not convicted over, I would not let it get in the way of the ultimate goal of the Gospel which is for all to obtain salvation. As for not eating a pig, which is something people like to bring up for some reason, it was forbidden in old testament times, mainly for sanitation purposes, because it was as the bible said unclean, the bible shows that it is ok to eat whatever (within reason) you want. I will give you the verses which will make this rather lenghty answer, but bear with me, and look to scripture with me

Act 10:9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
Act 10:10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Act 10:11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
Act 10:12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
Act 10:13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Act 10:14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Act 10:15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
Act 10:16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

Also look at I timothy

1Ti 4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
1Ti 4:5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

This very clearly shows that we can eat.

I am a Christian, and I try very hard to live by the authority of the scriptures, so in dealing with your last question, I will once again turn to scripture, and give a very unpopular answer to that question.

Pro 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

Isa 5:11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!

Isa 24:9 They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

Jdg 13:4 Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink

There are certain situations in the bible where it was ok to give someone strong drink, mainly only when they were dying.

Well didn't Jesus turn water into wine? The terminology used there in the greek, the language in which the bible was written says of the fruit of the vine. A.K.A. JUICE. Wine is made by a corruption process, the grapes go bad. Every time Jesus made something, he said IT IS GOOD. I hope this answers your question, and was not to lengthy.

Answer 5

1. Circumcision - This was the requirement for salvation from the beginning with Abraham (Gen. 17), however, the new testament preaches that Christ is the fulfillment of this covenant and acceptance of his sacrifice is the only requirement (Rom 2:28,29, and many other places).

2. Liquors - In the new testament, all are called to be sober minded, but drinking is clearly ok (I Tim. 5:23). There are many other verses, however, that forbid being drunk, and forbid bishops from being chosen if they are "given to much wine." Also the ederly are commanded not to be given to much wine.

3. Pork - The old testament law describes the kosher diet where swine was expressly disallowed along with many other kinds of animals. In the new testament, however, it is established that the kosher diet is no longer enforcable (see Acts 10, 11, though that is not the only place). Generally speaking, much in the new testament is dedicated to disavowing the concept of salvation by obeying the law, therefore eating certain foods was preached against by Paul as being weak minded.

Answer 6

You should ONLY circumcise a pig if you aren't under the influence of liquor.


Just kidding! On a serious note, I am LDS and it really depends on who you ask about circumcision, but to my knowlege, that was in the old testament, and it says for Abraham and his seed after him to do it as a covenant made by God. This was later replaces with "circumcision of the heart" or binding pacts with God in your heart.

Eating pigs? I believe the Jews still refrain from it. The old testament says that they are unclean, but later in the new testament, it is said that these things were made clean by God, so LDS members don't believe there is anything wrong with eating them.

We dont partake of any alcohol as part of the adherence to "The Word of Wisdom" which says no alcohol, hot drinks tobacco ect.

Email me if you have any more questions.

Answer 7

I'll address the liquor issue real quick.
Personally, I am a Christian, and I don't drink. [I actually stopped drinking when I turned 21, haha]. Why though? I don't not drink because it is bad for my health or because I think the Bible is against it. I actually like the taste of some drinks and think it is perfectly fine if you don't get drunk. I don't drink for two reasons though; first because we are told not do things that cause other people to stumble. I believe drinking is a huge stumbling block for many people; Christians and non-Christians alike. I never want to be in a situation where I have a drink and someone with a drinking problem ends up having a drink because of it. Secondly, I see that another issue in this country is people being extremely judgmental and legalistic. Christians and non-Christians alike look around and judge, "He's drinking - that sinner." I never want my drinking to cause someone to be in a place of judgment over me. I also don't want my drinking to cause my testimony or impact to be lost on a non-Christian. It's not fair. In the end, its just a 'stupid drink' to me and I don't want to risk any of the aforementioned problems just because of a stupid drink.

[Oh, and if others drink I think none-the-less of them. If they tend to drink to much I might have a loving talk with them and if they have a drinking problem I'll loving help them seek help]

P.S - Don't let anybody ever tell you that the Christians weren't drinking alcohol in the early church. The words used were obviously indicative of an alcoholic drink. So NO, IT WASN'T GRAPEJUICE,

Answer 8

Straight from the Bible! Luke 7: 31-35. Colossians 2: 16-23. 1st Timothy 4: 1-4. 1st Timothy 5: 23. 1st Corinthians 7: 18-20. Romans 2: 25-29. Hope that helps!

Answer 9

Circumcision: I'm for it. Besides being Biblical, it is something that provides for easier hygeine, even if someone didn't agree with it on religious grounds.

Liquor: Drinking liquor - not wrong. Getting drunk - wrong.

Pig: A pig? Do you mean eating pork? I eat pork - I love it. I see nothing wrong with it. I would not however, eat pork in front of someone who considers it wrong because the Bible tells us that even if what we are doing is not wrong, if someone else believes it is wrong and we do it in front of them, then we could offend that person and cause them to sin by the way they handle the offense which we caused them. Plain and simple, don't offend others. If it offends, don't do it. If it doesn't, then by all means, eat the pork.

Answer 10

I believe circumcision was and is a custom, liquors are alcohol therefore are to be avoided and pig is good if it's cooked right!

Answer 11

circimcision is required of the jews and strongly recomended by the Christians, most Christians are cut. liquor is alright in moderation, drunkeness is a sin. the Jews were not allowed to eat or even touch pigs, but under the new covonent made by Jesus at the cross, it is no longer forbiden.