Do you know which of those, and what other defilements are forbidden in the Book of Leviticus?
2007-06-23 05:58:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do! I do! I do!
2007-06-23 06:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, for me, no to Cigarettes, tats and booze. The Law towards foods, as it applies in the OT, was for the safety of the children of Israel. The Law for Pork and shellfish being 'unclean', refers to the fact that shellfish and pork both contain stuff that, if improperly cooked, would give the eater a health problem, primarily salmonella. Since the methods of cooking in OT days were generally over open spit, the people could not get it done all the way through. Diarrhea was an incurable thing, and greatly feared in OT days, as it caused deaths. There was no way to stop it. Can you imagine pooping yourself to death?
Laws are all made for a reason. It is important to look at the reasons behind WHY a law was made, rather than blindly following. Think of it this way... In South Carolina, if you don't tie off your horse when you go into town, you will be subject to a $7 fine. Stupid law, right? Point is, laws become obsolete as technologies advance, and understandings of how things work get more advanced. If you look at the reasons for laws to be in existence, you will find that they were instituted because of some major mishap, or bad event that took place, and is related to said event.
Hope this helps...
2007-06-23 06:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by Simple Man Of God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Book of Leviticus details the Mosaic Law, which applied to Jews under the Old Covenant. Christians live under the New Covenant, where "the works of the law" do not govern our actions.
Personally, I don't defile my body with cigarettes, and I have no desire to have pictures drawn on my body, but I certainly enjoy a shrimp cocktail, clam chowder, roast pork, and a glass of wine.
2007-06-23 06:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Leviticus = Jewish/Isrealites
I have a few tattoos but they're all symbols of my faith. I don't drink/smoke/eat pork or eggs(it's also frowned upon) and definatly not shellfish DISGUSTING
2007-06-23 06:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mixed fiber clothing! Shaving the sides of the face!
2007-06-23 06:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Shellfish yes. The other stuff no.
2007-06-23 06:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christians are not under OT law.
2007-06-23 06:02:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have no tattoos, piercings, i do not drink nor smoke, I am a vegetarian
None of that is because of religion, it is just things i do not find attractive.
2007-06-23 06:04:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
more than what you put into your mouth, it's what comes out of it that defiles you!
2007-06-23 06:06:46 · answer #9 · answered by Jameskan Video 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋