Vegetarians?

[DarkLordoftheSith]

alrighty, well i was looking on GlennBeck.com, and he had a joke on there about this guy burning in hell (a joke) because he was a vegetarian, and it quoted Romans 14:2 saying

"For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables."
the third verse goes on to say that--in simpler words--dont despise the veggie-people, and veggie-people shouldnt judge the rest of us. but, im a youngin' and i would like some advice from others on the meaning of this verse.

thanx

[ZiSunka]

What a rude joke!

That verse means that some people are comfortable with their freedoms in the Lord while others aren't comfortable with the freedom and create strict limits for themselves.

[Oxygen]

Yes, and another verse used to condemn Vegans and Vegetarians is the one about "forbidding to marry and abstaining from certain foods." Some will say that Veganism is a sign of the End, but that verse is talking about the Gnostics and their asceticism that was false and unecessary, because they puffed it up as a means to salvation. Even to this day, modern Gnostics (like the Nazorean Essenes), live a strictly Vegan lifestyle that they say was taught to them by "Yahshua" and "Maryyam" the Essene "Masters." Veganism and Vegetarianism are not bad in and of themselves, it only becomes so when someone makes these a prerequisite for salvation.

[arunma]

I'm vegetarian, but not for religious reasons. As Paul said, it's wrong to preach salvation-by-vegetarianism. And also as he said, it's wrong to judge anyone by the foods they eat.

[ZiSunka]

There is nothing wrong with being a vegetarian. It's a healthy way to live if you do it right. The only time it could be questioned is if the vegetarian thinks God is more pleased with him/her because they don't eat meat or if they think they are holier than other Christians because of their diet.

[mesue]

... it quoted Romans 14:2 saying

"For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables."
the third verse goes on to say that--in simpler words--dont despise the veggie-people, and veggie-people shouldnt judge the rest of us. but, im a youngin' and i would like some advice from others on the meaning of this verse.

thanx
My Bible says

Romans 14:2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.
and

Romans 14:3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.
Romans 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
Romans 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

My Bible doesn't call anybody "veggie people".
And who is Glenn Beck? He seems very Political, I didn't linger at his site. Are you spamming for him?

[JPPT1974]

Yes, and another verse used to condemn Vegans and Vegetarians is the one about "forbidding to marry and abstaining from certain foods." Some will say that Veganism is a sign of the End, but that verse is talking about the Gnostics and their asceticism that was false and unecessary, because they puffed it up as a means to salvation. Even to this day, modern Gnostics (like the Nazorean Essenes), live a strictly Vegan lifestyle that they say was taught to them by "Yahshua" and "Maryyam" the Essene "Masters." Veganism and Vegetarianism are not bad in and of themselves, it only becomes so when someone makes these a prerequisite for salvation.

They ae both healthy. And that they will prolong you rlife for so I heard. Please show that verse well it says that Veganism is the sign of the end. Because I would really love to see it.

[brotherjim]

. . . and i would like some advice from others on the meaning of this [Rom. 14:2] verse.
I would suggest your reading all of Chapter 14, paying particular attention to verses 14 and 23. It should be self-explanatory.

jim

[Carrye]

The only time it could be questioned is if the vegetarian thinks God is more pleased with him/her because they don't eat meat or if they think they are holier than other Christians because of their diet.

Right. And then it's about pride, not vegetarian/veganism.

[ZiSunka]

Right. And then it's about pride, not vegetarian/veganism.

Amen.

[Stacey]

I am vegetatian. However, I have no problem what so ever with people eating meat. I realize God provided us with animals for food. Is it wrong for me to not eat meat? Is this any worse than chosing not to eat rice or corn?-Stace