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Name: Moss Country: Comments: We could take - Page 6 - Mormon Doctrine Studies - Posted: 21st Jul, 2011 - 2:25am
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Eat meat sparingly and the Lord
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Personally, I find not eating meat very easy. I will say I eat meat about once or twice a month and most times if it is even that much it is just because I am out with the family or some odd moment. It is not something I have to build up to... I just naturally do not find meat necessary and have grown used to it.
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Responding in another Thread reminded me about this one and just wanted to Update my current mind on this issue to say that sometime ago I totally gave up meat now and will not be looking back. Therefore I am officially a vegetarian and will probably be a lacto-vegetarian at some point. I already do not eat any eggs at all save for those in things already prepared like cake.
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I was wondering how many of you read this and what you all think about it. Is Pres. Packer referring to those who forbid others to meat or is he talking about those who choose a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle?
QUOTE Young people, learn to use moderation and common sense in matters of health and nutrition, and particularly in medication. Avoid being extreme or fanatical or becoming a faddist.
For example, the Word of Wisdom counsels us to eat meat sparingly (see D&C 89:12). Lest someone become extreme, we are told in another revelation that "whoso forbiddeth to [eat meat] is not ordained of God" (D&C 49:18).
For example, the Word of Wisdom counsels us to eat meat sparingly (see D&C 89:12). Lest someone become extreme, we are told in another revelation that "whoso forbiddeth to [eat meat] is not ordained of God" (D&C 49:18).
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Interesting quote Liahona I think President Packer was referring to those who go into extremes and wishes others to do the same.
There are also a couple of quotes in the D&C Institute Manual:
QUOTE D&C 89:12. Flesh Is to Be Used Sparingly
"The Word of Wisdom is not a system of vegetarianism. Clearly, meat is permitted [see D&C 42:18]. Naturally, that includes animal products, less subject than meat to putrefactive and other disturbances, such as eggs, milk, and cheese. These products cannot be excluded simply because they are not mentioned specifically.By that token most of our foodstuffs could not be eaten." (Widtsoe, Evidences and Reconciliations, 3:156-57.)
D&C 89:13. "Only in Times of Winter, or of Cold, or Famine"
This verse has caused some to ask if meat should be eaten in the summer. Meat has more calories than fruits and vegetables, which some individuals may need fewer of in summer than winter. Also, before fruits and vegetables could be preserved, people often did not have enough other food to eat in winter. Spoiled meat can be fatal if eaten, and in former times meat spoiled more readily in summer than winter. Modern methods of refrigeration now make it possible to preserve meat in any season. The key word with respect to the use of meat is sparingly (D&C 89:12).
"The Word of Wisdom is not a system of vegetarianism. Clearly, meat is permitted [see D&C 42:18]. Naturally, that includes animal products, less subject than meat to putrefactive and other disturbances, such as eggs, milk, and cheese. These products cannot be excluded simply because they are not mentioned specifically.By that token most of our foodstuffs could not be eaten." (Widtsoe, Evidences and Reconciliations, 3:156-57.)
D&C 89:13. "Only in Times of Winter, or of Cold, or Famine"
This verse has caused some to ask if meat should be eaten in the summer. Meat has more calories than fruits and vegetables, which some individuals may need fewer of in summer than winter. Also, before fruits and vegetables could be preserved, people often did not have enough other food to eat in winter. Spoiled meat can be fatal if eaten, and in former times meat spoiled more readily in summer than winter. Modern methods of refrigeration now make it possible to preserve meat in any season. The key word with respect to the use of meat is sparingly (D&C 89:12).
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It seems to me that the modern Church doesn't interpret (like some of you did) that meat should only be eaten in times of winter, or of cold or famine.
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ChicaSUD I think you're right (based on those quotes) however I wonder how many members will use this now as an excuse to eat meat every day and in every season? I think for our modern membership it is harder to give up meat than coffee or even alcohol!
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Comments: We could take an example from the SDA organization on just that one point. They preach no eating of meat and a very healthy lifestyle. Now I know the D&C says for some that we should not refuse anyone to stop eating meat but it does not refuse from going without it either. As a church we eat way too much of the fatted calf!
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