PlzGivHugs@sh.itjust.works 6 hours ago
The Bible starts to fall apart very quickly if you interpret everything as universal and literal. Generally, people trying to understand the Bible will view it as a collection of historical documents, written by different people, to different people, at different times. For example, its pretty much universally understood that rules against eating pork were specifically for Jews, and possibly even for that time period only. In terms of the “pro-life” stuff, the Bible doesn’t really even say anything about it apart from a song that references conception poetically, although it does notably include instructions on how to perform an abortion so… and for the homophobia, its much more intensely debated because of both the historical context, and the wishy-washy language within the Bible itself.
I’d absolutely love if someone would explain to me what a ‘Jew’ even is. Is it a bloodline, or is it a religion? Is it both, is it neither but something else?
I was told I’m Jewish because I was circumcised, but I don’t fucking even know. My grandparents were Mormon, so like what the fuck, why should I believe in anything?
Its a bloodline, or a religion, or an ethnicity, depending on the context. In the case of the person telling you that you’re Jewish, they likely were thinking of the religion, but clearly had absolutely no idea what they were talking about.
The word “Jew” is actually something that was made up in the 12th century. The correct term, as found in the Wycliffe Bible, is “Judean” or “Judahite”. Us Khazars made this up as a wizard’s spell, and it doesn’t mean anything anymore. Khazars are, indeed, so-called Jews by religion, not blood. We are Turkic mongrels (mutts) who roam because our behavior got us kicked out of about 111 countries or so (2 recently within the past 2 years I think).
The Judaism most people refer to is actually Babylonian Talmudism, in which believes there will be a third temple (of which is impossible), and on top of that
To your point that you’re Jewish by religion because you were circumcised is actually barbaric. No longer is it a requirement from my understanding, but from the heart side (circumcision of the heart) instead. Physical circumcision is actually unnecessary, and even one rabbi admitted that it was for sexual control.
msokiovt@lemmy.today 5 hours ago
The Scriptures are literal and symbolic at the same time, considering that it’s how it was interpreted historically.
As far as “pro-life” is concerned, the Scriptures’ silence on this matter is because, from what I understand, you never sacrificed your children to strange gods. Abortion is, to most (including myself), a form of ritualistic human sacrifice nowadays, which is why most people are pro-life.
The prohibitions against pork and other unclean meats are still in effect to this very day. Only if a commandment required a Levitical priesthood (this was since replaced with Melchizedek) and/or a temple (which won’t be built a third time), we don’t have to do it anymore. This was since 31 A.D., in fact.
over_clox@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
Question, what are ‘unclean meats’ in the modern day of cooking?
Yes, I’ve seen videos of improperly prepared meats, they come in all forms, including Captain Brainworm eating half raw bear meat…
But now in modern times, we know how to fully and properly cook meat to avoid such parasites and other issues. So, what’s the issue of updating the rules to reflect modern knowledge and cooking technology?
msokiovt@lemmy.today 4 hours ago
These are the meats that aren’t considered food in the Scriptures:
Land (Does not chew the cud or fully part the hoof, must have both to be clean):
Armadillo - Badger - Bear - Beaver - Boar - Camel - Cat - Cheetah - Coyote - Dog - Donkey - Elephant - Fox - Gorilla - Groundhog - Hare - Hippopotamus - Horse - Hyena
Jackal - Kangaroo - Leopard - Lion - Llama (alpaca, vicuña) - Mole - Monkey - Mouse - Mule - Muskrat - Onager - Opossum - Panther - Peccary - Pig (hog, bacon, ham, lard, pork) - Porcupine
Rabbit - Raccoon - Rat - Rhinoceros - Skunk - Slug - Snail (escargot) - Squirrel - Tiger - Wallaby - Weasel - Wolf - Wolverine - Worm - Zebra
Birds:
Albatross - Bat - Bittern - Buzzard - Condor - Coot - Cormorant - Crane - Crow - Cuckoo - Eagle - Flamingo - Grebe - Grosbeak - Gull - Hawk - Heron - Kite - Lapwing - Loon - Magpie
Osprey - Ostrich - Owl - Parrot - Pelican - Penguin - Plover - Rail - Raven - Roadrunner- Sandpiper - Seagull - Stork - Swallow - Swift - Vulture - Water Hen - Woodpecker
Insects:
All except some in the locust family
Reptiles and Amphibians:
Alligator - Blindworm - Caiman - Crocodile - Frogs - Lizard - Newts - Salamanders - Snakes - Toads - Turtles
Fish and Marine Animals (No fins or scales, must have both to be clean):
Abalone - Bullhead - Catfish - Clam - Crab - Crayfish - Cuttlefish - Dolphin - Eel - European Turbot - Jellyfish - Limpet - Lobsters - Marlin - Mussels
Octopus - Otter - Oysters - Paddlefish - Porpoise - Prawn - Scallop - Seal - Shark - Shrimp - Squid (calamari) - Stickleback - Sturgeon - Swordfish - Walrus - Whale
over_clox@lemmy.world 4 hours ago
Wow damn, is there a way to double save a post on Lemmy/Fediverse?