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Christianity and Vegetarianism Audiobook by Fr. John Dear, S.J.

2005/5/13
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Title: Christianity and Vegetarianism Subtitle: Pursuing the Nonviolence of Jesus Author: Fr. John Dear, S.J. Narrator: Fr. John Dear, S.J. Format: Original Recording Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-05 Publisher: PETA Foundation Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary: Fr. Dear makes a powerful argument for the support of vegetarianism through Christianity, showing that eating meat supports environmental degradation, poor health, global poverty, and animal abuse, and arguing that each of these is antithetical to Christian living. © PETA Foundation

Members Reviews: Be kind. Taken in a holistic sense - this book ultimately tries to instill a sense simply that vegitarianism is a path to betterment - for self and society. Carnivoires and herbivores will both glean insights here. Simply this book is a positive statement that living lightly and with a conscious connection to all creatures is important. Ultimately illuminating this delicate symbiosis we call life.

Acts 10:11-13 is NOT about eating meat John, in his review, said: "'Acts 10:11 He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. 13 Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.'" Not to advocate for or against this audiobook, but whenever one studies Bible passages he or she must always read the COMPLETE CONTEXT. This passage is a parable about banishing prejudice from a Christian's heart--in this context, a Jewish Christian--and reach out to people different, sometimes very different, from themselves (e.g. Gentiles, or...gasp!...reformed Pharisees). It is absolutely not in any way, shape or form a discussion of clean or unclean meats, much less a green light to introduce vile and filthy things into the body, a temple of the Holy Spirit.

A most important message Dear delivers this most important message in a brief little series of notes. If we want to fully follow the Gospel message of non-violence, we need to open our eyes to this remaining example of modern man's atrocities.

PETA Strikes out PETA will go to any lengths to promote their radical views on animal rights. They have a web page where they try to claim that Jesus was a vegetarian, when the bible is clear that he as an observant jew not only ate lamb on passover, but also as YHWH he instituted the whole sacrificial system to the Jews. He also helped Peter catch fish and was described as eating fish on a few occasions. The New testament also mentions that it is OK to eat any kind of animal (the Jews had restrictions on shellfish and pork) Acts 10:11 He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. 13 Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." This book is just more PETA propoganda. If you want to be a vegetarian, then fine. But This book tries to make it look like Christianity or Judaism support it as the 'correct' way, when both religions clearly support eating of meat.

Great spirits have always encountered opposition Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds

  • Albert Einstein [Source: Strength to Love, 1963.] This book has changed my life. I never want to eat meat again. I thank the author for having the courage to share the truth. Suzanne