Is eating shellfish forbidden by Christians?

Answer 1

Most Christians do not observe the Mosaic dietary laws, so shellfish is acceptable to them but denominations such as Seventh Day Adventism regard shellfish as unclean and therefore not to be eaten.

Answer 2

Answer:

Anyone "can" eat shell fish. But, NO ONE "should." Our Creator informs us they are unfit for human consumption.

Another answer:

Old Testament dietary restrictions are not binding upon Christians. In fact, Paul tells Timothy that "commanding to abstain from foods" is one hallmark of those who "depart from the faith" in the verses directly preceding this statement:

1 Timothy 4:4, 5 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

Obviously, there are some foods that must be handled with extra care, and some more prone to spoilage or contamination than others, but Christians are under no religious restrictions or obligations regarding food (except to receive it with Thanksgiving and prayer) UNLESS one's acceptance of certain food or drink could cause a fellow believer to stumble or lose faith.

Romans 14:21, 22 - It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine nor do anything by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak. Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.

[Quotes from NKJV]

Answer

Of course Christians can eat shellfish. Jesus said categorically that nothing that enters the mouth defiles a person; only what comes out of a person's mouth (lies, slander, lewd talk, gossip and so on) defiles that person. Furthermore, the vision of Peter confiorms this. In Acts, Peter had a vision where a sheet descended from heaven on which was all manner of previously banned food. A voice cane from heaven saying that, because of the New Covenant in Jesus Christ all food was now allowed - including pork and shellfish.

Therefore, contrary to the rather sectarian views above, scripture and Christ's own teaching makes it very clear that all food is permissable for the Christian.