What are Christians not allowed to eat?

Answer 1

There are no food prohibitions in Christianity, at least for non-Jews.

However, in New Testament times, most (if not all) Christian Jews maintained the Jewish food laws. Therefore, in order to avoid difficulties between Christian Jews and Christian non-Jews, non-Jews avoided meat strangled (leaving the blood in the body), and meat sacrificed to idols. This rule meant that Christian Jews and Christian non-Jews could share meals together without offending either party.

Another Answer:

From Genesis 7 forward, God makes mention of clean and 'unclean' animal flesh that is not good for mankind to eat. Noah apparently knew this so the dietary law is not just for physical Israel of the Old Testament.

We are to follow the dietary laws codified by Moses in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14. Jesus did not come to do away with these as many teach. One example of those using Scripture to support eating anything one desires is found in Mark 7. As with any other Scripture, it must be read in context and not taken out of it or ignored, resulting in many wrong interpretations of it.

In Mark 7:1-4 one reads of the reason for this discussion. The religious leaders of the time were upset with the disciples eating food without first doing the ceremonial cleansing requirements. Jesus goes on to explain that it is not dust or things on the hands that defiles a person - the digestive system can and will handle these impurities and eventually put them out of the body. Jesus was telling all that it is what one is thinking - from the heart - that defiles people.

Christ was more concerned about our thoughts and our actions, than a little bit of dirt that might be on your hands. So the point still stands. Leviticus chapter 11, Deuteronomy 14 maps out what we should eat. Jesus didn't change a thing as the Bible is full of examples of all Israel, the Apostles/disciples, and all members of the Church never once eating pork, shellfish, etc. that God finds abominable for food intake.

So when you look at what we should eat, follow what the Bible says. Follow what Jesus Christ Himself did - He is our perfect example. And follow God's dietary food laws.

Answer 2

They can eat anything, but according to their religion they must not kill or eat any living creature.

That is misleading. Of course, hindus appreciate vegetarinism but many sections of the Hindu society are traditionally non-vegetarians. Beef, of course, is taboo for most hindus.

Answer 3

Hindu Religion

• 'Food is God (Brahman)' is a common Hindu saying. Food is thought to be an actual part of Brahman, rather than simply a Brahman symbol.
• Foods contain energies such as sound waves that can be absorbed by the person who eats them - the Hindu religion takes literally the maxim 'You are what you eat'.
• According to the Hindu religion, violence or pain inflicted on another living thing rebounds on you (Karma).
• In keeping with the aim to avoid violence or pain to any living thing, vegetarianism is advocated, but not compulsory.
• Prohibited animal products tend to vary from one country or region to the next; for example, duck and crab may be forbidden in one geographical location, but not in another.
• Foodstuffs such as alcohol, onions and garlic are thought to inhibit the Hindu's quest for spiritual enlightenment by exciting the body and leading to acts which may have Karmic impact, and are therefore avoided or restricted.
• While beef is forbidden, dairy products including milk, butter and yogurt are considered to enhance spiritual purity.
• Fasting depends on the person's caste (or social standing) and the occasion; for example, rules regarding fasting depend on whether the day has religious or personal significance.

Restriction and Hindu Foods

§ Beef is strictly forbidden as a food in Hinduism. Cow is considered as mother in Hinduism. But dairy products like milk, butter and yogurt are said to increase spiritual purity.

§ Horse meat is forbidden.

§ Dogs are seen as the most unclean of animals and it is therefore forbidden to eat them.

§ Human meat is also forbidden. DER...

§ Pork is NOT strictly forbidden in Hinduism. That is Islam.

§ Food obtained from any animal is restricted.

§ Meat is not always prohibited in the Laws of Manu but they declare that 'no sin is attached to eating flesh... but abstinence... bears greater fruits'.

§ Certain foods are prohibited according to the geographical location.

§ Some pious Hindus even avoid over stimulating foods such as onions, garlic, and red colored (blood-colored) foods such as red lentils and tomatoes.

§ To avoid violence or pain, vegetarianism is advocated.

§ Alcohol is not specifically forbidden, but the consumption of it is strongly discouraged.

Answer 4

Hindus maintain a Vegetarian diet.

That is not correct. Quite many hindus are non-vegetarians. They include the warrior clans, the traders and agriculturists, and the so-called lower castes. Non-vegetarian food is not prohibited even for all brahmins. Kashmiri brahmins are non-vegetarians. Most hindus would not eat beef (but some do), that is the only restriction.

Answer 5

That generally hindus do not eat beef is well-known. The other prohibitions depend upon the region, caste, and tradition. They include other non-vegetarian food, onions, and garlic.

Answer 6

Hindus are not allowed beef or pork and they do not drink alcohol

Answer 7

They can't eat pork