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In order to answer this question lets bring clarity to the discussion. First we must understand that Seventh-day Adventists believe in and honor as Holy, the entire Bible from OT to NT. We do not believe in taking parts of the Holy Bible and leaving other parts to suit our needs. The same God who is present in Genesis 1:1, is the same God we serve in Revelation 22:21.
With that said, we take our understanding of dietary customs,restrictions, and beliefs as God outlines, from Leviticus 11.
Lev 11:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and to Aaron, saying unto them,
Lev 11:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, These are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.
Lev 11:3 Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat.
Lev 11:4 Nevertheless these shall ye not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the hoof: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
Lev 11:5 And the coney, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
Lev 11:6 And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
Lev 11:7 And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you.
As you can see from verse 7, the swine/pig is unclean. The swine/pig and many other animals are STILL unclean and should not be eaten.
Now there are those who would use the account of Peter in Acts 10 to say that God has cleansed all animals and now it's OK to eat ALL animals. Let's look at Acts 10 carefully.
First, Peter was commanded by God to go to the Gentiles to preach the Gospel. (vs 28) It was known in those days that Jews had no dealings with "other nations". Second, Peter was hungry when he was on the rooftop, and fell asleep. As in today's time, so it was in Peter's time, anytime you fall asleep hungry, what most likely will you dream about? FOOD! So God, in His wisdom, used Peter's hunger to make a point. Remember that this was not a literal account but it was a DREAM/Vision! So Peter was not literally going to kill and eat an unclean animal.
God used the sheet with all manner of beasts and told Peter to "kill and eat" (because I know you're hungry). Peter, being a Jew knew that he was not allowed to eat unclean animals and told God so (vs 14). God did this 3 times to reinforce a point with Peter.
But lets look at the response of God to Peter's knowledge that he was not to eat unclean things. "And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common." (vs 15)
God had not cleansed the animals. What God is talking about here is the Gentile nation. Peter was not to call any man that God has cleansed "common or unclean" (vs 28). Because of Calvary, because of Jesus' blood, because of Jesus' sacrifice, the Gospel was now available to all people. His blood had "cleansed" the Gentiles and God was letting Peter know that he needed to go and begin having "dealings" with the "other nations". The rest of Acts 10 outlines this when Peter finally goes and begins preaching, and the Holy Ghost falls on the Gentiles as well (vs 45).
What else can I help you with?
What christian religion does not eat portk?
Seventh day Adventists do not eat pork,because the bible calls it unclean,or unfit to eat. Lev:11:7: And the swine, though he divide the hoof, and be clovenfooted, yet he cheweth not the cud; he is unclean to you. Lev:11:8: Of their flesh shall ye not eat, and their carcase shall ye not touch; they are unclean to you.
What makes pork unclean to muslims?
It is the Command of Almighty Allah not to eat pork.
What are the specific items included in the unclean foods list?
The specific items included in the unclean foods list are pork, shellfish, and certain types of birds, according to dietary laws in some religious traditions.
Why is pork forbidden in the Bible?
Pork is forbidden in the Bible because it is considered unclean according to the dietary laws outlined in the Old Testament. The consumption of pork was prohibited to the Israelites as a way to maintain ritual purity and obedience to God's commandments.
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 :)
Why was pork forbidden in the Bible?
Pork was forbidden in the Bible because it was considered unclean according to Jewish dietary laws outlined in the Old Testament. The prohibition against eating pork was meant to promote hygiene and health practices among the ancient Israelites.
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).
What does the book of Deuteronomy say about eating pork?
The book of Deuteronomy in the Bible prohibits the consumption of pork, labeling it as unclean and not suitable for eating.
Does the Bible forbid eating pork?
No, the Bible does not forbid eating pork. In the Old Testament, pork was considered unclean for the Israelites, but in the New Testament, Jesus declared all foods clean, including pork.
Why does the Bible prohibit the consumption of pork?
The Bible prohibits the consumption of pork in the Old Testament because it was considered unclean according to Jewish dietary laws. This prohibition was meant to set the Israelites apart from other cultures and to promote spiritual purity.
Why are Christians not supposed to eat pork?
Christians are not supposed to eat pork because it is considered unclean according to the dietary laws outlined in the Old Testament of the Bible. This restriction is based on religious beliefs and traditions that date back to ancient times.
Why can't Christians eat pork?
Christians cannot eat pork because it is considered unclean according to the dietary laws outlined in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament. This restriction is based on religious beliefs and traditions that have been followed for centuries.
