First of all, this thread was not formed as a discussion of vegetarianism. I wanted personal help for a decision I have already made. I am not arguing anything with meat eaters here.
Second, this is the living room board and not about IBS- those threads are on the Diet board. That is why I am talking about my food views here.
Third, since you brought it up, I am well versed in the Bible. It clearly shows humans were not made to eat meat. Meat was allowed into the diet after the flood when there was little vegetation available. The mosaic law clearly showed God's care for animals, in law's about plowing, resting, etc, and in the disapproval of the way the Israelites feasted on the quail. Humans are clearly commissioned to care for animals. Animals were here first then humans. There is absolutely nothing in the Bible that commands a person eat meat, but right now there are no commands to not eat meat either. It is a personal choice. A Christian should, however, remember the sanctity of life and not take any life for granted. If a Christian chooses to hunt or fish it should be done only for food and in the most respectful way, showing our gratitude for the lives God has given us. Remember that God knows every sparrow, so he obviously gives alot of attention to animals. Humans mistreatment of animals and the concession to eat meat are temporary and not as God intended. Rev 11:18 says God will bring to ruin those ruining the earth, and the misuse of animals is a pollution cause that will not be overlooked. Had humans not sinned in the Garden of Eden they would have continued to eat *perfect* fruits and vegetables. Only after the rebellion did humans start to kill animals. Animal sacrifices were sacred and not done a food source, but to prefigure the sacrifice of Jesus, the last "burnt offering", as the Bible calls it, that was ever needed. So at this time there is no command telling humans to ever kill animals.
Any other questions? I would be glad to explain further.
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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