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Where in the the Bible does it translate to not eating meat on Friday?
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∙ 13y ago
Matthew 18:18 "Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
The Church has the authority to bind and loose, this means she has the authority to establish disciplines that the faithful must follow.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSuch a practice does not have express Biblical warrant. However this does not mean that the custom is anti-bible. What The Bible DOES teach is the concept that there are certain times and certain days on which it is appropriate to fast and or abstain from things we like. This is for the purpose of disciplining our bodies: "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God." The Bible also teaches that we are to obey the Church. Therefore the Church asks Catholics on certain days to fast and or abstain as a testament to the Sacrifice Christ has made for us. Therefore Catholics joyfully keep to this venerable practice.
The practice of abstinence from meat on Friday's in Lent is an Ecclesiastical tradition. It is something the Church universal does as a testament to the Sacrifice Christ has made for us.
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∙ 14y agoThe Bible gives no such command. The Passover was celebrated on a Friday (33 C.E.), and that meal included the eating of lamb.
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∙ 12y agoThe bible does not say that..it is church law, who chose age 14 as reasonable
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Can you eat meat on Maundy Thursday?
yes ! its only on friday they prohibit eating of meat.
Is not eating meat on Friday still a law of the Church.?
Yes, Friday abstinence is still the law. However, people are now allowed to either abstain from eating meat or do some other form of penance or good work on Friday instead.
Sacrilegious in a sentence?
Eating meat on Good Friday would be sacriligious.
Does not eating meat on good Friday apply to mormons?
No. While members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) may choose to celebrate Good Friday privately, it is not a tradition within the church. As the Bible never mentions avoiding meat on Good Friday, Mormons do not feel they need to do so.
Do you eat FISH until Good Friday or eat meat until Good Friday?
Catholics abstain eating meat during Lent on every Friday of the season. Fish can be eaten on this day, just not red meat.
The Catholic practice of began during the Middle Ages.?
not eating meat on Friday
What is the purpose of not eating meat on Friday?
Catholics avoid eating meat on Fridays ONLY during the Lenten season (Good Friday is the last Friday of Lent).
Is meat eating sinful?
meat eating is not sinful, gluttony (over eating) on the other hand is. there is not a single passage in the Bible that says that the act of eating meat is sinful. so you could safely eat meat (without being gluttonous) and it would not be a sin.
What religion forbids lamb as food?
The religion of Islam forbids consuming lamb meat only if it is not slaughtered according to Halal guidelines. In Halal slaughter, the animal must be sacrificed in the name of Allah, facing Mecca, and with a sharp blade to ensure a swift and humane death.
Why do Christians eat fish during Good Friday?
Catholics fast on Good Friday, and traditionally eat fish and not meat on Fridays during Lent. They used to be forbidden to eat meat every Friday, and depending upon their location and diocese, some still are. Good Friday is a fast day, where one goes without the usual luxuries as a form of penance, purification and remembrance of God's laws.Christ died on Good Friday, so we observe that every Friday in Lent including Good Friday.
What are some symbols or icons that represent Good Friday?
The Cross or any sign of the Crucifixtion because it happend on Good Friday
Do you eat fish on Good Friday?
The catholics belive that eating red meat on Friday is a sin or disgrace and so the only meat they can eat is fish, that is not poultry or red meat. The above doesn't address the history of this tradition, which has nothing to do with piety. See links
