Is eating shellfish a sin? (Jesus, Earth, Leviticus, homosexuals)

[Rex]

I was told this was true. Can anyone point to a scripture that says this?

[Colin_Admin]

I dont know why it would be considered a sin, when there is lent.

[Stained_Class]

Yes, according to Chapter 11 in Leviticus (specifically 11:10) but it is best to read the entire chapter for fuller understanding of the laws concerning this.

Also, keep in mind that the first 5 books of the Bible are Jewish oral history, and many of these laws (including ones to condemn homosexuals, which was added in 1946) do not apply to modern day Christians. Regardless of the fact that Leviticus also states if all of these laws are not followed you will surely be put to death.

Ian

[Rex]

Wow. That is great information.

Why would this not apply to modern day Christians?

[Stained_Class]

Some Christians argue that the New Testament abolishes the old, and therefore the rules of Leviticus do not apply, and the "eye for an eye" law goes away with this as well. Also the only law from Leviticus that Jesus taught was "love thy neightbor as thyself" (I think that's 19:18, but I'd have to check)

Other Christians (like myself) would argue that a culture's oral history should not apply (unless voluntary) to the universality of the world, especially when it was written in 1500 BC. Christ's teachings cover the first 35 years of the Common Era (or AD), and since "Christianity" is rooted in His teachings, and those who choose to follow these teachings are no doubt inspired by this point in history afterwards, then such things as "lobster and crawfish are sin" become outmoded and silly.

Though I would love to see Pat Robertson and Pat Buchanan picketing Red Lobster and JoeBob's Seafood Resturaunt on Saturdays to admonish the "sinners", wouldn't you?

Ian

[Colin_Admin]

So this means that you can never eat shell fish?

[Stained_Class]

You can refuse to eat shellfish based on your own convictions if you feel the laws of Leviticus apply generously to you today.

Someone else may think that one should be respectful off all seafood and life in the aquatic sector of Mother Earth, and therefore choose to abstain from shellfish, whether or not they believe the tenets or intensions of the Bible.

Someone else may think that Leviticus, written in 1500 BCE (or BC, whichever you prefer), has little to do with their laws & culture, especially if said laws do not coincide with Jewish oral histories. For example, a member of the Sioux tribe in South Dakota resides nowhere near salt water, and thus very few lobsters and crawfish make their way out there. For an Oglala Sioux (who may have converted to Christianity) to follow the law of a "sinning lobster eater" is a tad bit ridiculous, especially considering this does not apply to the ***space*** (very important) he or she occupies.

And yet, other Christians may feel that Leviticus, one of the first 5 books of the Old Testament, does not apply since the New Testament wipes the slate clean.

When in doubt, always refer to Romans, chapter 14 verse 5:

"Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind"

Which translates into ----> Please think for yourself, as I am not in the business of labeling thought criminals, nor am I a member of the Thought Police.

If someone told me I was going to burn in hell for my love of the aquatic life, I would probably jump in delight at the thought of having enough fire to actually boil the water to put the lobsters in, so only then would I truly be in heaven.

yummmmmm .... forbidden lobster

Ian

[Master Hoomer]

"written lore is an oil lamp....oral lore is the flame upon the lamp illuminating the way"

a Jewish truth

in other words...dont knock oral lore

[Master Hoomer]

www.godhatesshrimp.com

[Rex]

Originally Posted by Master Hoomer

www.godhatesshrimp.com

haha nice find.