Some people say that in all religions we basically believe and worship the same God, therefore we are all the same. Hence my question
2007-12-24 10:58:36 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
whether or not you eat pork is not a deciding factor in morality. the dietary laws are not sin laws. they are just a guide to healthier living........
2007-12-24 11:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Thumbs down me now 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are important, and yet, unimportant!
Wether or I eat meat or I don't eat meat doesn't matter.
And there are places where turning the other cheek will be meaningfull, but also places where turning the other cheek will not be the most loving thing to do, because it'll result in people being insulted, and wanting to do even more harm to you..
As a christian you should not only be concearned about "following the letter", but you should be the more concearned about the person you're dealing with.
Sometimes, a short but steady word can help the person understand he's stepping on your toes, and prevent any more of that.
If that's not done, and the cheek is turned, it could be you're stuck with being stepped upon because of your own deeds!
2007-12-24 19:17:38 · answer #2 · answered by ProDigit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The New Testament addresses this when Jesus says 'It is not what goes into a mouth that defiles him, but what comes out of it." So, eating pork is fine (for Christians, not Jews and Muslims). Turning the other cheek is a higher morality because Jesus specifically encourages His followers to do so.
All of this is, of course, from my Christian perspective. I cannot speak for other religions.
Good question!
2007-12-24 19:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people who say that don't know what they are talking about. The first commandment becomes nullified with that kind of thinking. Morality has got nothing to do with eating pork and turning your cheek implies religious preference.
2007-12-24 19:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by Overseer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said, "There is no greater love than this, than to lay down your life for your friends."This is th greatest act of love.
The Bible tells us that many false prophets have gone out into the world. The world would like you to believe they are the same, but you need to know that the relationship of the Lord Jesus Christ is different. When you come into the new convenant, your life changes drastically. You want to love people everywhere you go. You want to praise God because he saved you on the cross. You want to seek after God, and try not to sin even though you fail.
2007-12-24 19:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by Dreamcast 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To turn the other cheek, which is to keep from seeking revenge. Morality involves doing the right thing to and for others.
2007-12-24 19:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're forgetting that Jesus lived and died a practising Jew. He was actually very devout and for example, was totally opposed to divorce, even though many of the Jewish authorities at that time were not.
So all of the ideas that you follow as being those of Jesus, well, let's just say that he was a nice Jewish boy and he didn't eat pork, he kept kosher!
The NT was written decades after the Romans killed Jesus, and by men, like Paul, who never even met him.
2007-12-24 19:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Turn the other cheek. And I don't say all religions are the same.
2007-12-24 19:03:51 · answer #8 · answered by Thrice Blessed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the other cheek
2007-12-24 19:04:16 · answer #9 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn the other cheek. I think next might be to not mock someone else's beliefs.
2007-12-24 19:03:00 · answer #10 · answered by ∞ sky3000 ∞ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋