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In Abrahamic religions, eating pig flesh is clearly forbidden by Jewish , Islamic and Christian Adventist (kosher animals) dietary laws. Although Christianity is an Abrahamic religion, [5] most of its adherents do not follow these aspects of Mosaic law and do consume its meat.
They only eat meat of a herbivore with split hooves and birds without a crop and without webbed feet; they also do not eat shellfish of any kind, and they only eat fish with scales. Any other animal is considered unclean and not suitable for eating. All vegetables, fruits and nuts are allowed. [citation needed]
Adventists are known for presenting a "health message" that advocates vegetarianism and expects adherence to the kosher laws, [27] particularly the consumption of kosher foods described in Leviticus 11, meaning abstinence from pork, shellfish, and other animals proscribed as "unclean".
In some instances, the taboo extended beyond eating pork, and it was also taboo to touch or even look at pigs. [111] [112] The original reason for this taboo is debated. Maimonides seems to have thought the uncleanness of pigs was self-evident, but mentions with particular aversion their propensity to eat feces. [111]
The reputation of pork depends upon the life of the pig. In early medieval Europe, when most pigs foraged in the woods, pork was the preferred meat of the nobility. By 1300 most forests had been ...
Peter is told, 'What God has made clean, do not call common.' In other words, there is no kosher code for Christians. Christians are not concerned with eating kosher foods and avoiding all others. That part of the law is no longer binding, and Christians can enjoy shrimp and pork with no injury to conscience.
According to Healthline, there are eight sugar alcohols humans can consume — erythritol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, isomalt, lactitol, mannitol, maltitol, sorbitol and xylitol.
Adventists in accordance with the food laws of Leviticus 11, are encouraged to not eat "unclean" meat, including pork and shellfish, [9] because the biblical distinction between clean and unclean animals existed prior to the Sinai covenant (see Gen. 6-9). Adventists oppose homosexuality, which they see as included in the commandment "You shall ...