Does God Hate Shrimp?

[Oak Bo]

Just out of curiousity... Why would God create a Abomination?

Or are we to assume that the devil created shrimp, as a way to lure people into eating them, which would corrupt them...?

Here is my guess, God like shrimp, but doesn't like to share. He's hogging them all for himself.

So following that If I sacriifice a plate of shrimp to God, maybe I can win a lotto or something

I agree Andrew.
That's gotta be it!
:karate:

 

[Oak Bo]

hmmm, I was thinking more along lines of sacrificing a bull when your women are in mensus...yes, I did say women...

And that is another can of worms altogether...

Uh Oh! :uhohh:
:wink1:
:asian:

 

[Mark Weiser]

And if I show up for dinner and there are 11 other people at the table I am leaving!!!

 

[Flatlander]

You know, I read about how you're not supposed to eat the crustacean and the split hoofed animal ..... blah .... blah.... blah.... I'll eat them and I actually have 3 bags of frozen shrimp in the freezer. Plus I have some ham in the fridge. :idunno:

Sounds like its time for shrimp and ham sandwiches. Feta would go well with that.

 

[shesulsa]

... uh ... does this mean I have to give up crab??

 

[Mark Weiser]

Okay I am not touching that statement LOL!

 

[shesulsa]

... cuz I really like crab ... and crawdads, too ... them are yummers ....

Are squid okay? Calamari's a fave of mine - OH OH OH!! I got one, I got one!

What about swordfish? Cuz they have that snout and all???

(points to blonde-covered head and holds up sign reading "room for rent")

 

[Mark Weiser]

As I said before unless your Jewish you can eat anything you wish too

 

[shesulsa]

Can I eat 'em if they're gay and not circumcised? or is it gay and circumcised? Might as well, cuz it's not like they're gonna procreate and fufill God's direction to be fruitful and multiply. What if they're rainbow colored?

Does Tinky-Winky count? can I eat him? Oh, that's right - someone else's job, sorry! Can I look in his purse for shrimp?

What is the point in these panderings of mine? Only that hate is as stupid as it does. I can't see why people just can't be enthralled with diversity. What wonderous beings we all are! We are all so different, yet so very much the same and what an incredible spectrum we live as a species!

*snort*

goes back to reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

 

[MA-Caver]

Can I eat 'em if they're gay and not circumcised? or is it gay and circumcised? Might as well, cuz it's not like they're gonna procreate and fufill God's direction to be fruitful and multiply. What if they're rainbow colored?

Does Tinky-Winky count? can I eat him? Oh, that's right - someone else's job, sorry! Can I look in his purse for shrimp?

What is the point in these panderings of mine? Only that hate is as stupid as it does. I can't see why people just can't be enthralled with diversity. What wonderous beings we all are! We are all so different, yet so very much the same and what an incredible spectrum we live as a species!

*snort*

goes back to reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Geez, gotta be really good to circumcise a shrimp. I guess if you make a mistake then drop it into the pot and say next please...

 

[jfarnsworth]

Sounds like its time for shrimp and ham sandwiches. Feta would go well with that.

You bet! Fettecini (sp?) mixed with crab meat and shrimp... Yummy! I make omlets in the morning with shrimp. Eggs, shrimp, cheese, sometimes I put chicken in with it. Like I said the big man may not like them but I sure as heck do. :uhyeah:

 

[raedyn]

Thanks for the link, Steve. While debating gay rights I have often been beaten over the head with repeated quotes from Leviticus. I like to then repeat the verses that say you shouldn't wear clothing made from mixed fibres. So to hell with all you poly-cotton blend wearers!!!

 

[shesulsa]

Let's take this discussion over to Joe's Crab Shack and knock back a few crusatceans - whadyasay?

 

[Mark Weiser]

Honestly most Christians have no working knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and often misquote Torah. I find it very funny they start whole movements based on misunderstandings of the Torah.

 

[shesulsa]

Thank you, Mark! I have never read the Torah and have never found any place where I may find one - although I just realized (and very embarassingly so) that I have never looked to see if the library had one. I just noticed that I never see "Jewish Supply" stores anywhere, though I always see Christian Supply stores.

I also find it interesting that many Christians have not read the Bible as a book or series of books, but rather select passages usually pointed out by their clergy in sermon.

I took it upon myself to read the Sermon on the Mount a few times and have read through the Bible once - about 20 years ago. I am due for a re-read.

I have obtained a copy of the Koran, but these are the only holy writings in my possession currently. The only reason I have the Koran is that my ex-brother-in-law gave it to me.

Where might one purchase Jewish Holy Scripture outside of the Old Testament?

 

[Feisty Mouse]

Honestly most Christians have no working knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and often misquote Torah. I find it very funny they start whole movements based on misunderstandings of the Torah.

The Torah, and snippets from the New Testament as well... I've had one woman - who I think means well, and is actually thinking of converting to Orthodoxy - quote one tiny line from the New Testament to refute a tradition in the church, and looked at me triumphantly, saying, "WELL?!?!" As if that were the end of any discussion.

I was just stunned.

 

[Mark Weiser]

Your correct FM. It is amazing how whole chruch movements start over simple things and misunderstandings.

Here is a link to Artscroll the best source for Jewish materials in the world.

http://www.artscroll.com/ I suggest a Hebrew/English Torah one that has the orginal Hebrew and the translation in English on the next page.

 

[jfarnsworth]

Let's take this discussion over to Joe's Crab Shack and knock back a few crusatceans - whadyasay?

I'm with 'ya! Also, I'll sip on a long island iced tea. :uhyeah:

 

[JPR]

The Levitical diet was given in the Old Testament to protect and set the Hebrews apart from the nations around them. No scavenger type animal was to be eaten. (Just as an aside, how many of you eat buzzard? Shrimp is to ocean as buzzard is to land…) In the New Testament dietary restrictions were removed when the gospel was shared with the gentiles.

The Old Testament was the statement of Gods perfection. All through the OT you find God setting the standard of perfection, and man falling short of the standard. Thus, once a year, the Hebrews held a sacrifice of atonement. The sacrifice didn’t remove the people’s guilt, it just forestalled judgment. The New Testament ushers in the standard of grace. Now the one and only, final atoning sacrifice has been made that has removed sin from the sinner. Paul spoke of the believer’s freedom; “23"Everything is permissible"--but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"--but not everything is constructive.” [1 Corinthians 10:23] (I know that this passage opens a whole can of worms about if everything is permissible then why do you think it is wrong to <fill in the blank>? A different topic on morality, righteousness, holiness, sin, etc.) Paul and Peter had a disagreement when Peter wouldn’t eat with the gentiles and eat gentile food with other Jewish Christians around.

Just to finish up, Matthew 15:10 – 11, “10Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand. 11What goes into a man's mouth does not make him 'unclean,' but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him 'unclean.' " “

JPR

 

[Mark Weiser]

OY! VEY!!! Where do I start with on that last post lol!

1.) The diet you are referring to was not to set apart a people but was to ensure that the Hebrew people were the healthiest and strongest people in the area.

2.) Your correct Gentiles meaning Non-Jewish are not required to keep the Kosher diet.

3.) Excuse me where did you come up with that the Torah was the presentation of HaShem's perfection?

4.) You need to go back and restudy the Torah there were more than one way for the atonement of sins. The was intentional and unintentional sin for both a person and Israel. Also there is more than one festival that deals with atonement.

5.) Judgement? okay I have to ask is that the christian way of thinking on judgement or would you want the orginal text about what is the outcome of atonement it is not to cover but to wipe away completely. Once atoned you never have to worry about it again hence no guilt.

6.) The priniciple of grace started back in genesis if you study the original Hebrew text and its translation you will see that HaShem showed us what grace is and how to live that way with others around us.

7.) One has to understand what is meant by sin. The Christian way of seeing sin is different than what the Jewish mindset sees sin as.

8.) Of course we can study and debate the shedding of blood and a offering of a human body for sins for the so called sin offering. How the Torah tells us that blood is not neccessary for atonement of sin.

9.) There is no such animal as a Jewish Christian.

10.) I am not not going to tell you what is wrong with using this passage in Matthew unless you want me too and we can start another thread to discuss this issue.

May the Peace of HaShem cover and keep you and your house. B'H'