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The same reason that some cultures don't eat meat or meat products, some cultures don't eat beef. etc.. It is religion commands that should be followed by their believers irrelevant to any other reasons or justifications.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe social laws of certain ancient religions (e.g., Judaism, Islam) were given by God to people in a desert climate at a time when germs/bacteria were an unknown, when cooking methods were still fairly primitive, and refrigeration centuries away. Pork infested with trichina worms is notorious for causing trichinosis if improperly cooked and it can be deadly. Seemed safer back then to ban pork altogether.
Jewish Answer:Jewish dietary law does not specify that pigs are unclean, but rather, that they are unfit for eating. Pigs are actually just one of countless animals considered unfit for consumption. The actual rule for mammals is that they must have both split hooves and chew their cud. The above answer has nothing to do with Jewish law.Add your answer:
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What religion believes that pork is unclean?
The word "unclean" is inaccurate. The Torah forbids pork as "tamei" (Leviticus ch.11), which is a spiritual concept having little or nothing to do with cleanliness. It is a Divine decree for which there is no mundane reason (Talmud, Yoma 67b).
Why don't people eat pork?
Pork is not considered to be a meat good to eat more than a couple of times a week. Limiting pork in a diet can result in overall better health. Some cultures and religions do not eat pork because it is considered an unclean meat.
Is shrimp considered pork?
Pork is the meat of a pig, like ham, bacon, MOST sausage, pork chops, etc. Shrimp is seafood- they live in the ocean. From a RELIGIOUS dietary viewpoint, shrimp may be considered unclean and prohibited by some religions- but it is not pork. It is not Kosher, but IS considered Halal.
What makes pork unclean to muslims?
It is the Command of Almighty Allah not to eat pork.
What is the Presbyterian doctrine on eating meat or pork?
The Presbyterians have no restrictions on eating meat or pork. Certain religions have restrictions on what one can eat, but Protestant denominations are not known for this.
Why do seven day advenance not eat pork?
because it says in Leviticus in the Bible that it is an unclean meat and not to eat unclean meats :)
What religions do not eat pork?
Islam, and Judaism practice it. But in the Christian denominations it would be the Seventh-day Adventist. The Seventh-day Adventist is a world-wide church and they keep the law of clean and unclean animals it is in Leviticus 11.
How can religeon affet diet?
Most religions have dietary restrictions of some type. Some are vegetarian, some don't eat pork, some don't eat shellfish, some don't eat at all on certain days. There are a lot of variations. It is typically because they believe the animals in question to be "unclean" or because they believe that killing animals is wrong.
Does turkey people eat pork?
the question should be 'Do Turkish people eat pork?'and the Answer is No it is against their religions
Is pork pig meat cleaner than other meats?
Jewish perspectivePork is not unclean. It is unkosher. There is a difference. In the Torah, we are told what animals are and are not fit for eating. Pigs are just one of countless animals that are considered to not be fit for eating. The actual rule for mammals is that they have to both chew their cud and have split hooves.
Do different religions in Mexico eat different foods?
Yes, some of them do. For example, Jewish and Muslim Mexicans don't eat certain foods such as pork due to religious beliefs.
What are religious diets?
Some foods are prohibited by religions--for example pork is forbidden by Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism. Certain foods are prescribed by religion--for example the Passover meal in Judaism.
