Comments on: I’m starting my second round of abstaining from red meat

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:57:05 +0000

In reply to annegb. We have never ate much meat to begin with. We can go days without having meat as part of any meal. Bacon, lettuce, and avocado sandwiches sound awesome.

By: annegb

annegb — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:11:18 +0000

Bill and I are not eating near as much red meat as we used to, not on purpose, it just doesn’t appeal as much. I think it’s the aging process and our health issues. I used to crave it and Bill was a big meat and potatoes man, but not so much anymore. I think “meat sparingly” is probably a good idea. (Putting aside the whole revelation thing :))

My first husband used to call me “garbage gut” because I just sort of pieced on food—-or junk food—all day long. I could eat anything. Now, though, I have to watch salt (which I love) and sugar.

Crud, I wanted to be the old lady who ate bacon, lettuce and avocado sandwiches with my extra large coke.

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:25:34 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Yes, I eat eggs and dairy since I donâ€t believe they classify as flesh. Yes, I also make allowance for fish and flightless birds. I have never heard or read a general authority taking this position. For teh most part, it is my opinion that most general authorites gloss over the Word of Wisdom after verse 9. I donâ€t think there is any connection between the Word of Wisdom and dietary restrictions of the Mosaic law. I didnâ€t notice any specific benefits; although, I was glad not to have a unquenchable thirst (from seasoned meat) after the ward BBQ last July. As I outlined in last yearâ€s post, which I linked to above, I think it is about being obedient in all things. I have no idea why the Lord prohibited some meats in famine, winter, and cold.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:29:45 +0000

You say a strict interpretation of D&C 89:12-13. I would be curious if you have any strong feelings about any or all of the questions below.

Does that mean you eat animal products like eggs and dairy?

The scripture doesn’t mention fish unless you classify fish as beasts? Do you eat fish? Would you consider insects O.K. to eat? Would you eat insects?

D&C 89:12-13 says “fowls of the air”. What about flightless fowls? do you make any allowance for them. (Are chicken’s flightless?)

Have you ever heard this strict interpretation of the Word of Wisdom from any General Authority?

Do you find any support in the Old Testament dietary laws to support this position?

Did you notice any benefits physical or spiritual during round one?

Do you feel impressed that this is important for you spiritually, is it an intellectual exercise, or is it a desire to be obedient in all things?

Why do you think the Lord’s gives this counsel discouraging eating meat except during times of famine, hunger or winter?

By: Sally Haysom

Sally Haysom — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:10:33 +0000

gee I never even knew you did round one LAST year…losing my observance power I guess!