hershel_layton said:
Didn't Christianity forbid bacon too? If I recall, it stated it in Leviticus. |
I understand what you are saying, but this is a big misconception about christianity. Its normal for people to say "yes but the bible tell you to kill a woman with rocks if she commits adultery".
The point is, not because it is in the bible, it needs to be followed. Let me explain..
All those rules, like not eating bacon, not working on saturday, eye for an eye, being obligated to have beards and many many other, were part of the Law given to God to Moses, which is the Mosaic Law (maybe I mispelled Mosaic here, but think as Moses's law). It needed to be followed by all jews and Israeli at that time. When we say Christ was perfect and never sinned, it means he never broke any of those ver very numerous laws. He was the only one to do so, therefore, he was parfect, as Adam.
After Christ death, a NEW LAW was given, which comprises of all teachings of Christ and the Apostoles. And most important, they were FREE of the Mosaic Law. Which means they could start eating bacon. The old law was revogated, the christians didnt need to follow it anymore. Think of it as a reform. Just 2 examples: they were now free to give any amount they wanted to the temple, not 10%. They should marry only ONE woman. Work on saturdays. And eat bacon.
So I hate when people say "yes christians also are violent, the bible says you should kill someone who does whatever" because it is not true at all. The best example is that Christ refused to go eye for an eye, but instead "offer the other face".
Sorry for the long post
