Would you eat meat sacrificed by other religious traditions?

[seeking.IAM]

Would you eat meat sacrificed in other religious traditions? My neighbors are a kindly Muslim couple who regularly bring us food from their country and religious traditions, including those that call for sharing with neighbors and friends as part of their religious observance.

Today's gift is lamb sacrificed yesterday in observance of Eid al-Adha, which according to MS Copilot, "...will be observed from June 6 to June 9 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. This holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. It is marked by prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need."

I accepted today's gift of lamb, then thought, "I wonder what the folks at CF would have to say about this?"

 

[RileyG]

I would first pray, then eat. So, yes.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Would you eat meat sacrificed in other religious traditions? My neighbors are a kindly Muslim couple who regularly bring us food from their country and religious traditions, including those that call for sharing with neighbors and friends as part of their religious observance.

Today's gift is lamb sacrificed yesterday in observance of Eid al-Adha, which according to MS Copilot, "...will be observed from June 6 to June 9 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. This holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. It is marked by prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need."

I accepted today's gift of lamb, then thought, "I wonder what the folks at CF would have to say about this?"

That wouldn't bother me. You are not eating the lamb for the same purposes they had for it. For you it is just nourishment without greater significance attached to it. I personally would have no reservations about eating meat marked as halal because if it's halal, it is also going to be kosher, so fine for me to partake.

 

[Chesterton]

Would you eat meat sacrificed in other religious traditions? My neighbors are a kindly Muslim couple who regularly bring us food from their country and religious traditions, including those that call for sharing with neighbors and friends as part of their religious observance.

Today's gift is lamb sacrificed yesterday in observance of Eid al-Adha, which according to MS Copilot, "...will be observed from June 6 to June 9 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. This holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. It is marked by prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need."

I accepted today's gift of lamb, then thought, "I wonder what the folks at CF would have to say about this?"

I wouldn't eat it. Whether I accepted it or refused it would depend on my relationship with the neighbors. If we get along and know each other well I would like to refuse the gift and explain to them why, and they would accept that. If I didn't know them that well I would accept the gift and not eat it because I don't want to be rude.

But if a Jew ever offered me a shot of whiskey on Purim, I would drink it, based on the fact that that is meaningless Talmudic silliness, and on the fact that I'm not sure I'm capable of refusing whiskey.

 

[ProsopoMillion]

I wouldn't eat it. Whether I accepted it or refused it would depend on my relationship with the neighbors. If we get along and know each other well I would like to refuse the gift and explain to them why, and they would accept that. If I didn't know them that well I would accept the gift and not eat it because I don't want to be rude.

But if a Jew ever offered me a shot of whiskey on Purim, I would drink it, based on the fact that that is meaningless Talmudic silliness, and on the fact that I'm not sure I'm capable of refusing whiskey.

Okay, so I have a different question that is a bit off topic;

So you mentioned how you wouldn't eat food that was "halal" or anything like that, but at the same time you mentioned how (I am not 100 percent sure if it was made as a joke or not) you would still accept and drink whiskey offered by a Jewish person and mentioned how you said it was based on "Talmudic silliness."

I am just curious, what is the difference for you with Rabbinic Judaism and with false religions such as Islam? Since the Talmud and the Quran are both books that are not the Bible.

 

[Clare73]

Would you eat meat sacrificed in other religious traditions? My neighbors are a kindly Muslim couple who regularly bring us food from their country and religious traditions, including those that call for sharing with neighbors and friends as part of their religious observance.

Today's gift is lamb sacrificed yesterday in observance of Eid al-Adha, which according to MS Copilot, "...will be observed from June 6 to June 9 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. This holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. It is marked by prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need."

I accepted today's gift of lamb, then thought, "I wonder what the folks at CF would have to say about this?"

Paul answers that question in Ro 14:14. . .no food is unclean in itself.

We are free to eat anything.

 

[Chesterton]

Okay, so I have a different question that is a bit off topic;

So you mentioned how you wouldn't eat food that was "halal" or anything like that,

I didn't say that. I have eaten food that is halal and kosher.

but at the same time you mentioned how (I am not 100 percent sure if it was made as a joke or not) you would still accept and drink whiskey offered by a Jewish person and mentioned how you said it was based on "Talmudic silliness."

I am just curious, what is the difference for you with Rabbinic Judaism and with false religions such as Islam? Since the Talmud and the Quran are both books that are not the Bible.

The difference to me is the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice celebrates a different understanding of the person and role of Abraham in world history. I don't want to accede to their understanding. Purim on the other hand is based on events in the Bible, but part of the way it is celebrated - to get very drunk - is not Christian. I said I would accept a shot. I didn't say I would get drunk.

 

[Henrye]

Would you eat meat sacrificed in other religious traditions? My neighbors are a kindly Muslim couple who regularly bring us food from their country and religious traditions, including those that call for sharing with neighbors and friends as part of their religious observance.

Today's gift is lamb sacrificed yesterday in observance of Eid al-Adha, which according to MS Copilot, "...will be observed from June 6 to June 9 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. This holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. It is marked by prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need."

I accepted today's gift of lamb, then thought, "I wonder what the folks at CF would have to say about this?"

I would have no problems eating it because it’s just meat but my concern would be how was it brought to this country if they brought it from their country. I’ve seen enough “contraband: sized at the border” and “to catch a smuggler” to worry about those things. lol

 

[ProsopoMillion]

I didn't say that. I have eaten food that is halal and kosher.

The difference to me is the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice celebrates a different understanding of the person and role of Abraham in world history. I don't want to accede to their understanding. Purim on the other hand is based on events in the Bible, but part of the way it is celebrated - to get very drunk - is not Christian. I said I would accept a shot. I didn't say I would get drunk.

Ah okay, makes much more sense now

 

[PloverWing]

I'd be fine if it's one of the Abrahamic faiths.

I'd have to think about it and read the fine print if it was a polytheistic faith. Which is a misgiving I didn't realize I had until I had to type an answer to the question. Hmm.

Though, honestly, I'd rather have the kale.

 

[2PhiloVoid]

Would you eat meat sacrificed in other religious traditions? My neighbors are a kindly Muslim couple who regularly bring us food from their country and religious traditions, including those that call for sharing with neighbors and friends as part of their religious observance.

Today's gift is lamb sacrificed yesterday in observance of Eid al-Adha, which according to MS Copilot, "...will be observed from June 6 to June 9 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. This holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. It is marked by prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need."

I accepted today's gift of lamb, then thought, "I wonder what the folks at CF would have to say about this?"

Oh, I don't know. I think my being willing or unwilling to eat it would probably depend on how much the relevant 'other' religious tradition is actually like any of the pagan devotions or mystery religions which filled the city of Corinth in the 1st century. (Bacchanalia, anyone?)

As it stands so far, your description of the sacrificial intent of the food in question given by your neighbors doesn't sound like it carries much incongruence with our own faith. So, maybe enjoy the lamb until there seems something more discernible to be concerned over?

 

[seeking.IAM]

The difference to me is the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice celebrates a different understanding of the person and role of Abraham in world history.

Can you please elaborate on this? How do you see the Judeo-Christian understanding of Abraham different than that quoted in the OP about Abraham's willingness to act in obedience to God?

 

[bèlla]

I wouldn’t accept it and have a longstanding practice of not eating home cooked foods unless I’m familiar with the environment. I was the same way at church as well.

~bella

 

[Rose_bud]

Would you eat meat sacrificed in other religious traditions? My neighbors are a kindly Muslim couple who regularly bring us food from their country and religious traditions, including those that call for sharing with neighbors and friends as part of their religious observance.

Today's gift is lamb sacrificed yesterday in observance of Eid al-Adha, which according to MS Copilot, "...will be observed from June 6 to June 9 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. This holiday, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. It is marked by prayers, feasts, and the ritual sacrifice of animals, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need."

I accepted today's gift of lamb, then thought, "I wonder what the folks at CF would have to say about this?"

I'd most likely pray, then eat it. And enquire about who they believe the son in the story is and why? Not to pass judgement but to genuinely understand.

 

[trophy33]

No, I would not. And I would not accept the gift, if I knew what it is.

First reason is religious, second reason is that both Jewish and Muslim meat is killed with cruelty.

 

[Chesterton]

Can you please elaborate on this? How do you see the Judeo-Christian understanding of Abraham different than that quoted in the OP about Abraham's willingness to act in obedience to God?

I wasn't so much talking about the sacrifice but the overall understanding of Abraham. Muslims claim he was a faithful Muslim, that he built the Kaaba, that he came out of fire, etc. They've changed him and added fictions that I don't want to be a part of.

 

[2PhiloVoid]

I'd most likely pray, then eat it. And enquire about who they believe the son in the story is and why? Not to pass judgement but to genuinely understand.

That's a good point. I just looked up some general info on the Eid al-Adha, and it seems that the sacrifice can be made in honor of either Isaac or Ishmael, depending on the specific narrative invoked. Apparently, there's a choice.

I guess if that's the case, I'd have to ask the neighbors in the OP as to which narrative was being referenced in conjunction with the sacrifice for the lamb. If they say, "Oh, yes, it's Ishmael, of course!!!," then I'd probably decline and tell them I can only accept the food if the lamb was prepared in connection to the proper narrative (i.e. with Isaac).

 

[seeking.IAM]

I wouldn’t accept it and have a longstanding practice of not eating home cooked foods unless I’m familiar with the environment. I was the same way at church as well.

~bella

In this case, the meat was uncooked. But, I understand what you are saying about being familiar with the environment in which it was cooked. I don't do potlucks.

 

[BeyondET]

No, I would not. And I would not accept the gift, if I knew what it is.

First reason is religious, second reason is that both Jewish and Muslim meat is killed with cruelty.

I don't think Jewish people sacrifice animals anymore. How do the Jewish kill animals for food that's it in a cruel way?

 

[trophy33]

I don't think Jewish people sacrifice animals anymore. How do the Jewish kill animals for food that's it in a cruel way?

It requires the animal to be conscious during the slaughter. They slit his throat and let him bleed to death.

If they did not have the religious exemption from the law, they would go to prison for doing this to animals.

And in practice, it is even more cruel than that:

Widely condemned cattle-killing method is used by kosher meat firm's supplier

Widely condemned cattle-killing method is used by kosher meat firm's supplier

www.latimes.com

https://www.peta.org/features/agriprocessors/

It is basically impossible to practice this idea of kosher slaughter in high numbers in modern slaughterhouses without enormous stress to animals, to both the dying ones and the ones waiting to die. It is inhumane.