The Bible- Lev. 11:6-8 says touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football?
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Don't fret, as a keen footballer myself you will be pleased to learn that footballs are no longer made of pigskin, and neither do they contain a pig's bladder. So hack away in the safe knowledge that God won't set fire to you. Do make sure you kill all those sinful neighbours first though.
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Both the Bible and the Qur’an prohibit the eating of pork. Muslims are aware of this prohibition and observe it strictly. However, most readers of the Bible say they do not know where they can find this in the Bible.\n\n      In the book of Leviticus, chapter 11, v. 7, it is recorded that God declares the pig to be unclean for believers. Then, in verse 8, God says: “You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you.” This command is repeated in Deuteronomy 14:7-8. Then, in Isaiah 65:2-4, and 66:17, God issues a stern warning against those who eat pork.\n\n      Some people are aware of this prohibition from God, but they say that they can eat pork because St. Paul said that all food is clean in his letter to the Romans 14:20. St. Paul said this because he believed (as he wrote in his letter to the Ephesians 2:14-15) that Jesus had abolished the Law with all its commandments and regulations. He seems, however, to have misunderstood what he heard about Jesus. In the Gospel According to Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus is reported to have said quite the contrary, as follows: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law . . . ." \n\n      Jesus then went on in that passage (in verse 19) to denounce anyone who would break the smallest commandment and teach others likewise. He also praised his true followers who will practice and teach even the smallest commandment. One of the commandments, as we have seen, is to stay away from pork.\n\n      This is why the true followers of Jesus, holding on to his teachings, did not let unclean food such as pork enter their mouths, so that Peter, the chief disciple, can say, “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean” (Acts of the Apostles, ch. 10, v. 14)\n\n      Five chapters later in the Acts of the Apostles, 15:29, we find that the original disciples still differentiate between clean and unclean foods, and this time Paul is in agreement with them. Six chapters later, in ch. 21, v. 25, their decision to impose food regulations on believers is mentioned without regret, and this time Paul is challenged to prove that he is in agreement with them; and he demonstrated his full agreement with them.\n\n      What remains, then, is that Jesus, on whom be peace, upheld the prohibition against pork. His disciples also upheld it, and so must all his followers. Those who fail to uphold it need to be informed and reminded of this rule from God. This is one reason why God sent His final messenger, on whom be peace. God says:\n\n      “O people of the Scripture ! Now has Our Messenger come unto you, expounding unto you much of that which you used to hide in the Scripture, and forgiving much. Now has come unto you light from Allah and a plain Scripture.” (The Meaning of the Glorious Qur’an 5:15)
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^\n^\n^\n^\n\nBut if the whole bible is the word of God,why would you disregard certain parts.\n\nI agree.people pick and chose what they will follow and disregard others.\nThe bible said it was an abomination unto God for two men to have sex,but what about tatoos being prohibited,certain foods not to eat because the bible claimed it was unclean.Back then it probably was unclean to eat certain animals because they didn't have reservers that we have today,but that doesn't apply to now.The bible also said not to shave or trin your hair,it prohibited piecings,it said that it is degrading for a man to grow his hair.\n\nChristians disregard all of those laws,but speaks against homosexuality.If you christians believe that the bible is the word of God,why do you pick and chose.\n\nDid you all know that in the bible,David and Jonathan were lovers.If you don't believe me look it up for your self.Search on the internet to make it easier.\n\nNo matter how we prove that the bible is man's word not God's the more scriptures you all quote.\n\nGod condons slavery\nsexism\nwar\n\nAccording to the bible he does.A loving God condons slavery?\n\nI surely hope one day you all come to your senses.
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frankly after reading this i puked.\n\nIf Chinese footballers are considered god to the football world, i"ll switch to rugby
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"If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." Leviticus 20:13.\n\nuse that one if you dont believe paul
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In the Muslim world, pigs are the lowest, dirtiest animals and it is forbidden to eat them.  To give a pig the human qualities of speech, intelligence and a personality is highly blasphemous!
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Kudos to the asker.\n\nTo Christians/Catholics/whatevers who cite the Bible: Homosexuality is noted as a sin in the Old Testament. What else was in the old testament? You can't touch a woman when she's on her period. A woman is unclean during her period. In order to become clean again, the woman or the man that touched her must bathe in a river over their head. \n\nYeah, because that totally makes sense...\n\nBesides, a law cannot be made because of a religion. It's called separation of church and state.
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its the word of god i should not bring home food but only the word of god
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It says to rest not work, however Jesus did talk to some people about this subject and he asked if they would let the ox die in the ditch because it was the sabbath or if they would pull it out!  I can't remember where in the bible it is but his point was if it is important to take care of something on the sabbath then it's okay to work!
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Being homophobic will be your downfall.  While I cringe at the thought of fudge packing, those fairies have the right to do it.  It makes them feel good.  I don't think it is right to discriminate any humans, regardless if they like to smoke pole or not.  So no, the bible (created by man) is incorrect in saying that riding another man from behind has to die.  The bible is incorrect about a great many things.
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Um, not all Christians eat pork thanks... that is just bad- and gross. \n\nThe Jews and Christians are forbidden from eating pork. Here is a quote from the Old Testament to that effect: "And the swine, because it divideth the hoof, yet cheweth not the cud, it is unclean unto you: ye shall not eat of their flesh, nor touch their dead carcase." Deuteronomy 14:8 \n\nMany Christians believe that this verse was directed only at the Jews. But Jesus himself says during the Sermon on the Mount; "Think not that I am come to destroy the Law, or the Prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill." Some Christians say that, after a vision by St. Peter, God cleansed all animals and made them fit and lawful for human consumption. If ALL animals are cleansed by Peter's vision, this includes dogs, cats, vultures, and rats: but you just don't see people getting excited about a cat-meat sandwich like they do over barbecued pork or bacon. Others say that it was Paul who rescinded the law forbidding pork to humans, in order to appease the Romans, who enjoyed the taste of pig-meat. Many excuses have been given, but none are very sound. \n\nAnd blah blah blah.. just don't it isn't right ....\n\nps- "easter"-pagan
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Some Sabbath Churches believe in only eating the clean meat and not the unclean meat because it's in the Bible.\n\n** TEXTS THAT INVOLVE THE CLEAN AND UNCLEAN MEATS:\nGEN.18:7-8; LEV.11; 20:25; DEUT.14; ISAIAH 66:17; EZEK.22:26; DAN.1:8; MATT.3:4; LUKE 24:41-43; ACTS 10:10-14; 1COR.3:16-17; 9:27; 2COR.6:17; AND REV.21:8.\n\n----TO ME; IF THE CLEAN AND UNCLEAN MEATS WEREN'T VALID FOR TODAY; THEN WHY OH WHY WOULD THE LORD PLEAD WITH FLESH NOT TO EAT UNCLEAN MEAT--(ISAIAH 66:15-17). ALSO NOTICE DEUT.14:4 "SHALT NOT EAT ANY ABOMINABLE THING" AND REV.21:8 "...THE ABOMINABLE SHALL HAVE THEIR PART IN THE LAKE WHICH BURNETH WITH FIRE AND BRIMSTONE: WHICH IS THE SECOND DEATH."\n\n\nNow there's only the SDA church that I know of that are against eating the clean meat; they preach on the clean and unclean meats, but decide on themselves that in the future there are going to be diseases in the meat. Such as Mad Cow, Deer disease and etc.\nBut God says to the SDA's in 1Tim.4:1-3 ;  that they can eat the clean meats; but some are so brainwashed in the church that they forgot what God said.\n\nWell someone mentioned blood too; here's the text\n"Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, No soul of you shall eat blood, neither shall any stranger that sojourneth among you eat blood."--Lev.17:12. [also look at Lev.17:14)
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Actually the Bible says we are allowed to eat meat. \n\nHowever there is a discussion about this in Romans 14. It basically says that eating meat is not bad in of itself, however if a person feels like it is bad, then it is bad for them and we are to respect that.\n\nAlso as for Daniel, he did not eat meat because the meat that was available to him was from animals that had been sacraficed to idols (other gods). (Dan 1:8-15)Daniel didn't want to eat that meat because he felt like it went against God, so he and 3 others asked that they only be given vegetables to eat. The king over them worried that they would not be as healthy if they did not eat meat, but they allowed it. At the end of a period of time, Daniel and those who ate only vegetables became stronger and healthier than those who ate the meat sacraficed to idols. It was asomething God did supernaturally to prove to the people He is God. But that was an isolated event. People today don't usually sacrafice animals to other Gods, but if they did, then yes, it would be wrong to eat that particular meat.
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In Acts 10, God lowers a sheet down in front of Peter, in the sheet is all sorts of animals, clean and unclean, God tells Peter to kill and eat them... Peter tells God he has never eaten unclean meat and God tells Peter "Everything I have created is clean" and Paul also teaches us that no food is unclean in and of itself but if someone feels something is unclean, then to them it is and we shouldnt offend them. Basically eat what you want, Jesus said its not what goes into our bodies that makes us unclean but what comes out of the heart. I think thats all the Bible needs to say in answer to the question.
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1 Cor 10:25 - 1 Cor 10:27 (NIV) 25Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, 26for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” 27If some unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. \n\nRom 14:20 - Rom 14:21 (NIV) 20Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble. 21It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother to fall.\n\nCol 2:16 - Col 2:17 (NIV) 16Therefore 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. 17These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.\n\nThere's another one in Acts I can't recall. In any event, when Christianity was new, it was having major problems finding new adherents, so circumcision, kosher laws and other distinctly Jewish traditions had to go in order to win over the hearts and minds of the pagan near east. The rest is history.\n\nKashrus, or kosher laws only apply to Jews, they have never applied to anyone else and Jews do not contend anyone elkse need live by them. There is nothing inherently wrong with pork, it's the world most consumed meat. The laws specifically state they are spiritual, not health related. Leviticus 20:25.
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The only mammals that the Bible permits the eating of are those with a cloven hoof that chew the cud.  So cattle, sheep, goats, deer, etc are all permited.  Humans don't chew the cud, nor do they have a split hoof.\n\nAlso, the Bible forbids eating an animal that died on its own.  Therefore, even if the above two conditions were met, you would have to properly slaughter the animal in order for it to be permited.  In the case of a human that would be murder, which is also forbidden.\n\nNow Christians would say that they are no longer under the law. (Perhaps even following the spirit of lawlessness.) They would say that Peter's vision of the sheet is to be interpreted that there are no unkosher animals.\n\nHowever, Peter's interpretation was that he should not call any man "unclean" (Acts 10:28).  Therefore, if the vision is to be interpreted as most Christians do and was in regards to food, then men are now something which is permissible to eat.\n\nOn the other hand if the vision was only symbolic (as visions and dreams always seem to be) then the vision was not about food, but was about association.  That is to say that those who are repentant and righteous from amoung the nations are permissible to fellowship with.  In that case, you can fellowship with every repentant person, but you are still forbidden to eat them.
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your right. MORMONS THINK IT! \n The Holy Bible nor God Himself thinks it. Period.\n\nDead people are just that. Dead people. Jesus Himself said: "Let the dead bury the dead".\n YOU can't touch a dead person's soul.  End of Story.\n  \n   I think one would be wise to concentrate on Respecting \nthe Living as opposed to Disrespecting the dead. \n The Holy Bible will show you ways to do this. I have yet to read anything here on Yahoo about it.\n\nTo: destinepyle: Read Romans 10-9-10 Each one of us will give account of ourselves to God.\n How can a Mormon give account for another person? using a Holy Bible?  not they're own Bingham version?