These commandments and expectations are spread throughout the torah first five books, but we focus on the book of leviticus for this discussion. Heres chapter and verse on a moreorless comprehensive list of things banned in the leviticus book of the bible. Jan 18, 2020 shellfish hold a lot of vitamins like, iron, zinc, magnesium, b12, and even omega3 fatty acids. Leviticus 11 new international version niv clean and unclean food. So how can christians then justify upholding laws on sexual morality whilst at the same time ignoring. The rabbi pointed out on the book of leviticus that spoke about the importance of not eating food or meat that are considered impure. What does the bible say about what foods we should eat kosher. The charge is often that christians are being inconsistent we allow polyester and enjoy shellfish, but we still condemn homosexuality.
Now we move into a section of the tanakh which gives the law for the israelite nation. Leviticus is along with deuteronomy one of the two law books of the old testament and apparently the most popular book of the entire bible. Apr 09, 20 why christians may eat shellfish but may not have sex outside marriage an argument frequently advanced by those attempting to defend homosexual practice is that christians cherry pick the commands in the bible that is, they chose to emphasise some commands while ignoring others. This video takes a closer look at the scriptures and. The bible, homosexuality, and shellfish by matthew. According to these religions, persons who handle such animals may need to ritually purify themselves to get rid of their uncleanliness. This morning we are going to look at one of the most surprisingly wellknown themes of the bible the prohibition against eating shellfish. The almighty gave us a list of clean and unclean foods through moses at mount sinai. Because shellfish is high in protein and low in calories, healthline says that eating shellfish may also help slim the waistline. Leviticus chapter 11 lists the dietary restrictions god gave to the nation of israel. And the latter two come up in conversations about the first. Leviticus 11 new international version niv biblica. Nov 29, 2012 the argument is so bad, and so easily refuted, that anyone with even a basic understanding of either the new testament, or christian theology, would not attempt to make such claims. This is important because the civil and ceremonial law are not in effect now, but the moral law is.
The argument is so bad, and so easily refuted, that anyone with even a basic understanding of either the new testament, or christian theology, would not attempt to make such claims. Of all the animals that live on land, these are the ones you may eat. I personally do not consume shellfish as my parents raised me following many jewish cultures as our intention was and still is to live like yeshua hebrew for jesus lived. Havent we outgrown all of that levitical law anyway. Everything in the waters that has fins and scales, whether in the seas or in the rivers, you may eat. There were abominations that applied only to the jews such as eating shellfish, rabbit, and pork, etc. Jun 08, 2012 yes, the bible technically forbids the practice of homosexuality in leviticus 18. Forbidden foodstuffs included predatory birds and animals, as well as most insects.
Among current debates in the american public square, perhaps none are more contentious and biblically inflected than arguments over samesex marriage and related civil rights. Why do we follow some levitical laws and not others. But in leviticus 11 and deuteronomy 14, the lord gave instructions through moses about how to eat healthily. The book of leviticus pertains to levites, people of the hebrew tribe of levi, who served particular religious duties for the israelites as priests. Many people, including dedicated christians, have a problem with the draconian laws in the book of leviticus. First of all, not all of leviticus is written to everyone.
Bible verses related to eating shellfish from the king james version kjv by book order sort by relevance genesis 1. For those who cherrypick the bibles book of leviticus to equate the eating of shellfish and shrimp to homosexuality, this video is for you. Eating a variety of different types of fish may help increase your intake of omega3 fatty acids, which may help improve heart health. Since the latter two are ridiculous, so is the former. Dec 05, 2014 why the leviticus 11 diet plan may work for you. Why christians may eat shellfish but may not have sex. Homosexuality, polyester, and shellfish headhearthand blog. Majority of scholars agree that the pentateuch received its final. The following command includes fish like sharks, rays, catfish, eels, paddlefish, hagfish and lampreys which do not have scales. God called shellfish detestable because i believe he wanted us to understand that they were unclean and posed a threat to our health with their parasite, bacterial and viral load. Well, they are all mentioned in the bible as forbidden by god.
I thought they said that anything in the old testament was not to be taken seriously. So what if the bible says homosexuality is a terrible sin. Rubin presents the diet as based on teachings from the book of leviticus, deuteronomy, and other books of the bible. Leviticus 11 niv clean and unclean food the lord said. This summary of the book of leviticus provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of leviticus. The law in leviticus prohibiting sexual intercourse between men 18. The argument is that the book of leviticus condemns homosexuality but also condemns eating shellfish and wearing certain types of clothing. Lets take a look at these divisions within the book of leviticus since it is the book under examination. The biblical book of leviticus rolls out a list of clean and unclean foods to help its target audience the levite priests maintain an exemplary diet worthy of serving in the temple. Yet no one is making the claim that these restrictions, too, should be cast aside because we now eat pork. In some religions, an unclean animal is an animal whose consumption or handling is taboo. Choose from 83 different sets of leviticus religion flashcards on quizlet. What does the bible say about what foods we should eat.
The hebrew bible book of leviticus is central to these debates. The old testament may forbid homosexual acts leviticus 18. For example, the israelites were allowed to eat only animals that chewed cud and had split hoofs, such as cows, sheep and goats. But anything in the seas or the rivers that has not fins and scales, of the swarming creatures in the waters and of the living creatures that are in the waters, is detestable to you. On leviticus and the classic shellfish argument rev. Clean and unclean foods leviticus 11 food to eat and food to avoid our body is the temple of the setapart spirit and it is our duty to keep it physically and spiritually clean and healthy. There the rabbi highlights consistent letters in the text from. Thus, leviticus is best explained as a guidebook for instructing gods people about holy living and worship. Why the leviticus 11 diet plan may work for you charisma.
The book of numbers, deuteronomy and leviticus contain health principles that were designed to minimize infectious risk. My parents raised me following many jewish traditions and so i personally do not eat shellfish. On sex and shellfish sermon from vintage faith church. In fact, leviticus has exactly zero plot and is 100% exposition of the law. Jul 27, 2011 why do christians use the book of leviticus against gay people. Part of the bibles old testament, leviticus was written by moses as a guide for holy living and spiritual growth, and it includes laws pertaining to diet. Shellfish hold a lot of vitamins like, iron, zinc, magnesium, b12, and even omega3 fatty acids. Civil expired with the demise of the jewish civil government justice practices lev. May 27, 2012 heres chapter and verse on a moreorless comprehensive list of things banned in the leviticus book of the bible.
We are currently in everyones favorite time of the one year. Many christians also choose some of these laws to support their agenda leviticus 18. I mean the whole part about eating shellfish is an abomination or that if your kids misbehave you should stone them to death. Growing up, i followed this nutritional law because i was told so.
The bible, homosexuality, and shellfish by matthew everhard. The entire book of leviticus is composed of priestly literature and priestly code. On leviticus and the classic shellfish argument july 22, 20 opponents of the united methodist churchs traditional stance on homosexuality frequently resort to the following argument, as summarized by christopher wright in this helpful sidebar from christianity today. Aug 05, 2014 should we go with leviticus, which suggests slavery is ok and that eating shellfish is abomination. Why do christians use the book of leviticus against gay. Learn leviticus religion with free interactive flashcards. Should we go with leviticus, which suggests slavery is ok and that eating shellfish is abomination. This law is found in the book of leviticus and has become famous because of another law in leviticus relating to sexual practices. Yes, the bible technically forbids the practice of homosexuality in leviticus 18. Oct 17, 2015 for those who cherrypick the bibles book of leviticus to equate the eating of shellfish and shrimp to homosexuality, this video is for you. Some christian homosexuals have argued that homosexuality fell under a holiness code of the old law that does not apply to the church. When shellfish is brought up in the context of a discussion of old testament condemnations of homosexual behavior, the implication is that christian opponents of samesex marriage are hypocrites. Bible verses related to eating shellfish from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order leviticus 11.
Jan 08, 2016 there is much in leviticus forbidden by god besides eating pork and shellfish. We eat shellfish today without any moral problems, so why should we treat this sex law as morally binding. There is much in leviticus forbidden by god besides eating pork and shellfish. It also says you should be stoned for eating shellfish and touching a pigskin and wearing clothing of different materials. An abomination in leviticus 18 gay marriage and the bible.
The third book of the bible, leviticus, has some wonderful passages. Adultery, incest, and bestiality are also forbidden in the same section forbidding homosexual acts. Leviticus 11 new international version niv clean and unclean food 11 the lord said to moses and aaron, 2 say to the israelites. Why do we follow some levitical laws and not others regarding things like homosexuality and eating shellfish. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination lev. Why the leviticus 11 diet plan may work for you charisma news. Why is west wing president bartlett wrong about exodus and leviticus. Leviticus receives its name from the septuagint the prechristian greek. Homosexuality, shrimp, and the abominations of leviticus. The pig is considered an unclean animal as food to eat in judaism and islam.
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