"Why has Allah forbidden eating Pork?"

[*Hana*]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Actually Christianity is somewhat divided over the eating of pork.

Salam Alaikum:

Yes, brother Woodrow, what you posted is exactly right, but Christians believe that law was abolished along with the others. However if you read the following you can see how it was not:

God regarded humans to be "defiled" or "unclean" if they ate the flesh of "unclean" animals. He expected the Israelites to refrain from unclean meats to maintain a state of "holiness" in his sight. As noted earlier, the early New Testament church obeyed God's instructions in Leviticus 11. The Apostle Peter recoiled at the thought of eating unclean meats (Acts 10:14), and the Apostle Paul wrote that animal flesh had to be sanctified in "the word of God" (Old Testament scriptures) before it could be eaten. Consider also Paul's instructions in II Corinthians 6:16-18. After commenting on the importance of being separate from the sinfulness of the world in verses 14-16, Paul writes (in the KJV):

"...for you are the Temple of the living God; as God hath said, 'I will dwell in them and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people, Wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate,' saith the Lord, 'and touch not the unclean thing: and I will receive you, and will be a father to you and you shall be my sons and daughters.'" (Emphasis added.)
Interesting! While writing to a congregation in a Gentile community, Paul quotes God's (Old Testament) instructions to "touch not the unclean thing" as part of a commentary on maintaining Christian holiness. In citing the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible, Paul was likely referring to forbidden meats as "unclean things," especially since his fellow Apostle, Peter, specifically used the word "unclean" to describe forbidden meats (Acts 10:14). Even as the Israelites were forbidden to eat unclean meats as part of their "holiness" obligation toward God, Paul told early Christians to also avoid "unclean things" as part of their "holiness" obligation toward God. In other words, Paul was telling Corinthian Christians they would be defiling their bodies ("the temple of the living God") if they "touched unclean things."

The above passage indicates that even Paul, the "apostle to the Gentiles," affirmed that the animal meat restrictions of the Old Testament were binding on New Testament Christians. (www.biblestudy.org)

Wasalam,
Hana

 

[searchingsoul]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Colossians 2:16 & 17 says: Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Mark 7:15-23 says: There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

Because of the above verses, many Christians believe that when Jesus came and died for us, he made it alright to eat pork.

 

[primitivefuture]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Christians believe that when Jesus came and died for us

Woah.....if Jesus is God, then how did he end up dying? Are you suggesting that God can be mortal?

 

[Tania]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Died for us in this material world-the sinners world- and revive in heaven

 

[primitivefuture]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

God is immortal. Since Jesus supposedly died, doesnt that imply he's mortal?

Also, if Jesus was God, why couldnt he protect himself from the Romans? Why did he end up crucified?

 

[searchingsoul]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Woah.....if Jesus is God, then how did he end up dying? Are you suggesting that God can be mortal?

I'm glad that you have such an interest in Christianity. Interfaith dialogue is important to world peace.

The questions you ask do not pertain to this thread but are discussed in great detail in other threads.

Good luck in your search.

 

[Joe98]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

God is immortal. Since Jesus supposedly died, doesnt that imply he's mortal?

Also, if Jesus was God, why couldnt he protect himself from the Romans? Why did he end up crucified?

Do you know the basis of Christianity?

Read my posts in this thread and find out.

 

[primitivefuture]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Christianity is an entire religion. Its much more than Christ.

 

[*Hana*]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Colossians 2:16 & 17 says: Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

Mark 7:15-23 says: There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

Because of the above verses, many Christians believe that when Jesus came and died for us, he made it alright to eat pork.

Peace searching:

Colossians 2:16-17 is not referring to the laws of prohibited food. Paul was writing to converts who were concerned over eating meat that had been offered to idols for blessings as part of the food preparation. The Jews would never have done this as part of the preparation so we know he wasn't referring to them. Paul told them the idols were nothing and could do nothing to the meat so the meat was permitted.

Mark 7:15-23, as in Matthew 15:11, Jesus was not referring to prohibited meat either. If you look at the verse in full context starting with verse 1 of both Mark and Matthew, you will see the Pharasees are asking: "Why do your disciples break away from the tradition of the elders? They eat without washing their hands." The response you quoted is not to prohibited meat at all....it's a response to washing unclean hands. Jesus, pbuh, then responds to their hypocracy saying: "Why do you break away from the commandments of God for the sake of your tradition...you have made God's word ineffective by means of your tradition." He was telling them that not observing ritualistic Jewish traditions was not breaking God's Law. If you continue to read on you realize Jesus, pbuh, is saying that if a piece of dirt or dust is accidently eaten because of unclean hands it's not an issue. What matters are the words that come out of your mouth as it is an indication of what is in your heart.

Peace,
Hana

 

[Joe98]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Doesnt it seem strange that Christians are eating haram ESPECIALLY when its not allowed in Christianity to begin with? Are they doomed?

What could be strange about it?????

Why would they be doomed?


Please answer my questions

 

[*Hana*]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

To Hana-Aku


This thread started with the question: Why do Christians eat pork?


Why do you think they eat pork?

I already said why I believe they eat pork, and searchingsoul has confirmed that. They believe they are permitted in the NT. Are you sure you're reading this thread because that's been repeated several times. :?

Anyway, peace
Hana

 

[Joe98]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Christianity is an entire religion. Its much more than Christ.

I have started another thread just for your information. :happy:

 

[Woodrow]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Returning to the original topic.

Why do Christians eat pork?

I stated my believes about that a long ways back. Now I would like to add to it.

!. They do not see any restrictions to it.
2 It has been a staple food in their countries of origin for many generations
3. Quite often it is one of the lowest cost foods
4. It tastes good to them
5. For centuries it has been readily available

 

[*Hana*]

Re: Why do Christians eat pork?

Salam Alaikum:

Yup, I'd have to agree with you there, brother. You're probably right on the mark with that one.

Wasalam,
Hana

 

[Woodrow]

Re: Eating pork is linked to Atheism.

Peace:

Not only Islam forbids it, so does Judaism, Christianity and many others.

peace,
Hana

Some Christian denominations allow the eating of pork.

 

[*Hana*]

Re: Eating pork is linked to Atheism.

Some Christian denominations allow the eating of pork.

Salam Alaikum:

Many do, but that doesn't mean the Bible does.

wasalam,
Hana

 

[glo]

Re: Eating pork is linked to Atheism.

Peace:

Not only Islam forbids it, so does Judaism, Christianity and many others.

peace,
Hana

Sorry, you are right that it is not just Islam that forbids the eating of pork. It wasn't the main point I was trying to make in my post, but you are right to point out my error. :thankyou:

Christianity forbids it too? Can you please explain?

What are the many other faiths that forbid the eating of pork? I don't know of any others - except those that don't permit the eating of any meat generally.

Peace.

 

[Woodrow]

Re: Eating pork is linked to Atheism.

Sorry, you are right that it is not just Islam that forbids the eating of pork. It wasn't the main point I was trying to make in my post, but you are right to point out my error. :thankyou:

Christianity forbids it too? Can you please explain?

What are the many other faiths that forbid the eating of pork? I don't know of any others - except those that don't permit the eating of any meat generally.

Peace.

A number of Christian denominations forbid it. The main one I can think of hand is the Seventh Day adventists. There are a number of others also. I believe several of the non-trinitarian Christian denominations also forbid it to.

 

[*Hana*]

Re: Eating pork is linked to Atheism.

Sorry, you are right that it is not just Islam that forbids the eating of pork. It wasn't the main point I was trying to make in my post, but you are right to point out my error. :thankyou:

Christianity forbids it too? Can you please explain?

What are the many other faiths that forbid the eating of pork? I don't know of any others - except those that don't permit the eating of any meat generally.

Peace.

Peace Glo:

Well, it's almost 5:00am for me and I need to get a few hours sleep so I honestly don't feel like looking it up online. lol But, I'm sure you can find the others that don't permit it if you searched. As far as christianity forbidding it, we actually had a big discussion about that and you can find it on this thread: Here

Take care and be well, Peace,
Hana

 

[glo]

Re: Eating pork is linked to Atheism.

Salam Alaikum:

Many do, but that doesn't mean the Bible does.

wasalam,
Hana

Jesus himself said so.
I don't have time to find the thread now, but I will try to remember later. It's in the 'Do Christians eat pork' thread ... I expect the threads may be linked by the mods anyway.

Gotta go!

Peace.