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Astrapho:
Well I've read somewhere that an animal that has been humanely treated (ie. they're able to graze around, no chemicals force fed to them or anything etc.etc.) tastes noticeably different from one that's... Uhh I call it "factory produced". That's a scary thought. o.o
Lol well written, Kat. :D
daywalker:
Not all animals are tortured and such... My wife and I usually buy organic meat and it'll say on the box/container whether the animals are well taken care of or not... Like for example, we always get eggs from cage-free farms.
Besides the moral issue some have, the better the animals are treated [are they fed well? etc], the better quality of the food.
Just my 2 cents; I'm no expert in the field though...
Daywalker
PS. I just wanted to add... this verse is what got my attention:
Acts 15:20 We should simply write and tell them not to eat anything that has been offered to idols. They should be told not to eat the meat of any animal that has been strangled or that still has blood in it. They must also not commit any terrible sexual sins. [Contemporary English Version]
Well, I'm aware that 'animals' isn't in the Greek, and the literal translation is "from that which is strangled", I believe this is an accurate interpretation of what was meant.
--- Quote from: shaine on November 12, 2009, 09:43:59 PM ---Greetings,
What do you guys think about veganism?
My wife brought this issue to my attention and advocated for us to become vegans. Now, I love meat and have never thought twice about eating it, but the things that she told me about how these animals were treated was disturbing to say the least.
As Christians,should we participate in a practice that ,for the most part, completely disregards the ethical treatment of animals?
If you are curious to see what I am talking about, PETA has plenty of information and videos.
Comments are welcome!
-Shaine
P.S.- I personally would still like to continue to eat meat, just not from animals that are raised inhumanely.
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Dave in Tenn:
George, I think the rule is: If it's on the floor for less than 4 seconds, you can eat it. ;D
Remember: We can sin when we fast, and live rightly when we feast. You want scripture, I got that too. :D
Ninny:
Dave, you made me laugh!! ;D ;D and you're right about the feasting and fasting...and that 4 second rule would really depend on where you dropped it, yes?? heeheehee!!! ;D
Kathy ;) :o
shaine:
Hey guys,
thanks again for all the help :D. Many of you have pointed out that it is not what goes into a body that makes one unclean but what comes out. This is what the Lord tells us so it is true.
But if the cruelty has been brought to my attention, and it has become an offense to me, am I in sin if I overlook that offense for the pleasure of my stomach?
"All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offense." from Romans 14.
I am in no way saying that all men who eat meat are in sin, but are those of us who grieve over the treatment of animals in sin if we continue to eat meat?
--- Quote from: Dave in Tenn on November 14, 2009, 12:38:14 PM ---One day the Lord may set a plate of meat down in front of you so you can see whether you choose love and thankfulness or beliefs and 'religion'. Love trumps even faith. Me? I'll have a little, thank you very much...and God bless you. :D
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Dave, you are 100% right ;D. Love and gratitude are always weightier matters that diet plans. We are to eat whatever is set before us with gratitude.
Casey
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