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As far as abstinence is concerned, fish is not considered as meat.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. You may eat Fish freely during Lent
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Why is fish not considered as a meat?
it's not red meat, but it is a meat.
Is fish consider a meat to everyone?
No its considered a fish
Is fish meet?
Fish is fish. It's not considered meat because during Lent when you can't eat meat you eat fish instead!
Should people on a fast from meat also refrain from eating fish?
If the fast is completely against meat, then yes, because fish is considered a meat.
What is considered meat in the Old Testament?
Meat and fish! The phrase "it shall be MEET for you" means "appropriate"
Is turtle considered meat or fish?
Meat. They are reptiles, and are commonly eaten in the Caribbean and Central America.
Can Hindu eat fish?
i say maybe but keep googling just incase i say mabe because im a catholic and during a lent wich is 40 days we cant eat meat and i asked my mom if we could eat fish nd she said that she considers that cheating and i asked my dad and he said that fish is meat but it isnt considered as meat but again keep googling just in case
What mammal was classified as a fish by the Catholic Church?
To be considered "meat" for the purpose of Friday abstinence the Church meant birds and land mammals, in other words whales, dolphins, and other sea mammals would be considered as "fish" for the sake of Church abstinence. Also, certain dioceses in Michigan have an historic dispensation to eat muskrat on days of abstinence from meat, although I'm not sure how popular that is nowadays.
What is the difference between fish meat and poultry?
Fish comes from the water Poultry, commonly known as chicken or turkey, are birds. Meat, commonly considered anything other than poultry and fish, are mammals.
Did the Catholic Church used to suggest eating fish on Wednesday?
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics would abstain from meat and fast. On Fridays, Catholics would abstain from meat.
Why don't some people consider fish as meat?
The Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary's definition 2b. of meat: . "flesh of a mammal as opposed to fowl or fish". The Catholic Church promotes meatless Fridays but for some reason says that fish is okay. Tradition, I suppose.
What is the origin of not eating meat on Friday?
In the 1500's Catholic Fishermen were struggling to make a living so they asked the pope for help. He declared meat forbidden during lent but fish was not meat. The fishermen responded by generously donating to the church. There's no religious reason why fish, lobster and shrimp aren't considered meat.
