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Halal vs Kosher (differences and similarities between Islamic and Jewish dietary laws)
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Posted on 11/18/2015 1:38:29 PM PST by EveningStar

Halal and Kosher are terms often heard in the context of meat and dairy, and although it's common knowledge that the terms refer to guidelines on what can be consumed and what cannot, few know what either really means, let alone how they differ. "Is this kosher?" has become a common expression that has transcended the context of religion and food to the point that it simply means "Is this acceptable?" in a colloquial sense.

Halal and Kosher refer to what's permitted by Islamic and Jewish religious laws respectively. Halal is an Islamic term that means lawful or permitted. Although halal in a broad sense can refer to anything that's permitted by Islam, it's most often used in the context of permissible dietary habits, specifically when it comes to meat consumption. Kosher is a similar term used to describe food that is proper or fit for consumption according to Kashrut, the Jewish dietary law. This comparison will restrict itself to the context of religious dietary laws.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: dietarylaws; food; halal; haram; islam; jews; judaism; kashrut; kosher; muslims; treif
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To: humblegunner

I just looked at my bottle of McCormick Bac’n Pieces. There is a circle U (Kosher) symbol on it. It says Bacon Flavored Pieces, but it’s made with soy. Go figure. I’m Christian, so I don’t care one way or the other. But interesting.


21 posted on 11/18/2015 3:06:35 PM PST by r_barton
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To: Biggirl
I have a question.

I will give you an answer.

Why make such a big deal over what I post?

I do not make a "big deal". I make a single post.

I do not and so should you.

You may not tell me what I should or should not do.
I don't tell you what you should or should not post.

We leave in very troubling times and you make a BIG DEAL what I spell?

I point out your obvious and numerous flaws.

We do not "leave" in troubling times.

See?

You make us all look stupid by posting that crap here.

22 posted on 11/18/2015 3:23:40 PM PST by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: humblegunner

It is comments that you make that really make FR look STUPID.

Time for me to put you on mental ignore. Done.


23 posted on 11/18/2015 3:26:18 PM PST by Biggirl ("One Lord, one faith, one baptism" - Ephesians 4:5)
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To: Biggirl
Time for me to put you on mental ignore.

Again?

That doesn't seem to work very well.

24 posted on 11/18/2015 3:31:15 PM PST by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: Biggirl
We leave in very troubling times and you make a BIG DEAL what I spell?

Why do you struggle with English?

Are you a foreigner? Iranian maybe? Perhaps a foreign operative sent here to post misspelled stuff and make us look stupid?

25 posted on 11/18/2015 3:50:54 PM PST by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

Jews sacrifice animals to God. Islam sacrifices their animals to the demon Allah. Christians should not eat halal meat.


26 posted on 11/18/2015 4:30:55 PM PST by SaraJohnson
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To: SaraJohnson
Jews sacrifice animals to God.

Admit I do not keep up with all this religion stuff, but this slipped by me..................Or I misunderstand as usual.

Thought it was Aztecs and such that did this stuff.

27 posted on 11/18/2015 7:08:36 PM PST by doorgunner69
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To: humblegunner

That did it. Now you’re on double secret mental ignore.


28 posted on 11/18/2015 7:16:36 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: humblegunner

“You make us all look stupid by posting that crap here. ‘

Oh,for heaven’s sake-—we all make mistakes.

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29 posted on 11/18/2015 7:24:15 PM PST by Mears
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To: Mears; humblegunner

As you are well aware, humblegunner is anal when it comes to grammer, hates blog pimps and to the conversation he brings a Dr. Spock type direct logic. The way I look at it, I donate my money to help keep this site alive, humblegunner’s nuances I get absolutely free!


30 posted on 11/19/2015 9:54:41 AM PST by houeto (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: houeto
and to the conversation he brings a Dr. Spock type direct logic.

Dr. Spock was a pediatrician who wrote baby care books.

Your statement is.. illogical. ;-)

31 posted on 11/19/2015 10:15:37 AM PST by humblegunner (NOW with even more AWESOMENESS)
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To: r_barton
There is a circle U (Kosher) symbol on it.

Look at your food storage bags some time. Those are Kosher too.

32 posted on 11/19/2015 10:22:03 AM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: humblegunner

Got me there.


33 posted on 11/19/2015 10:36:53 AM PST by houeto (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: humblegunner

...and proved my point.


34 posted on 11/19/2015 10:37:30 AM PST by houeto (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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