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In Hinduism, some temples regard Jesus Christ as a Saint, which I discovered in a scholarly discussion. In fact, the largest Hindu temple in Texas even observes Christmas. Yet, it is my understanding that we have our differences regarding cows, as we should. I found in scripture, within the Book of Exodus (3:16-17), that, Israel is the “Land of Milk and Honey” so dieting without milk is not honoring the removal of cow worship in any way. So, in Catholicism, with specificity involving dieting in the old testament, (in a scholarly discussion with a Jewish woman, mixing meat and milk in the same meal is sinful), there are a lot of variables. What is Catholicism’s complete “take” on Cows?

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CatholicSpirit said:
In Hinduism, some temples regard Jesus Christ as a Saint, which I discovered in a scholarly discussion. In fact, the largest Hindu temple in Texas even observes Christmas. Yet, it is my understanding that we have our differences regarding cows, as we should. I found in scripture, within the Book of Exodus (3:16-17), that, Israel is the “Land of Milk and Honey” so dieting without milk is not honoring the removal of cow worship in any way. So, in Catholicism, with specificity involving dieting in the old testament, (in a scholarly discussion with a Jewish woman, mixing meat and milk in the same meal is sinful), there are a lot of variables. What is Catholicism’s complete “take” on Cows?

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I hope I understand your question correctly, so I’ll try to answer it.

Cows were created by God, and should thus be cared for and respected as one of God’s creations. However, they are not the same as us humans (i.e they lack a rational mind and were not created in the image of God), and are by no means divine or are to be given the same treatment as a human. Catholics are able to eat cows provided it is not on a day of fasting from meat.
 
Yes, many Hindus will accept Jesus as holy man or a god, one among many. This is not really compatible with Christianity, which believes in only one God.

Catholicism does not have a teaching on cows, as distinct from other animals. Cows are not considered sacred, as in Hinduism. Old Testament dietary laws forbade the consumption of pork, and of meat and milk at the same meal. Christians consider those Jewish dietary laws to be no longer binding.

Gospel of Mark, chapter 7:
18He said to them, “Are even you likewise without understanding? Do you not realize that everything that goes into a person from outside cannot defile, 19* f since it enters not the heart but the stomach and passes out into the latrine?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.) 20“But what comes out of a person, that is what defiles. 21g From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, 22adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. 23All these evils come from within and they defile.”
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St. Peter had a vision, telling him that all animals can be eaten:

Acts of the Apostles, chapter 10:
He was hungry and wished to eat, and while they were making preparations he fell into a trance. 11c He saw heaven opened and something resembling a large sheet coming down, lowered to the ground by its four corners. 12In it were all the earth’s four-legged animals and reptiles and the birds of the sky. 13A voice said to him, “Get up, Peter. Slaughter and eat.” 14But Peter said, “Certainly not, sir. For never have I eaten anything profane and unclean.”d 15The voice spoke to him again, a second time,** “What God has made clean, you are not to call profane.”**e 16This happened three times, and then the object was taken up into the sky.
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Cows are an animal species and as such are creatures of God, but are not sacred, per se.

The cow as a source of food protein has been a major part of the North American Western culture since the Spanish conquistadors, who were Catholic.

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Cows go “moo,” produce methane, swish their tails, don’t follow them too closely and watch where you step. Never met a godly or saintly cow, but love the milk cheese and some breeds give us really good steaks. Gotta love a good cow!🙂

Seriously, they are God’ creation and we must manage and care for them in a humane way. Peace.
 
How do we know milk in scripture refers to cow’s milk specifically?
 
E_7 said:
How do we know milk in scripture refers to cow’s milk specifically?
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Good point.

Depending on time and place, humans have consumed the milk of many different animals. Lots of different kinds of cattle, but also goats and sheep. I’m probably forgetting others.
 
Cows are lovely, in the right place. My landlord is a small time cattle farmer, raising mostly sucklers for dairy use.

He has cattle in the fields behind the house here including calves who play wondrously.

As I tell them, when they come to the fence they are safe with me as I do not eat meat.

I stopped mostly because of the high cost. Other protein foods are less expensive. And then I just stopped, as I do not need meat and I feel easier in all ways for it.

Just all are different. I am not a campaigning vegetarian or vegan 😉 Kept a goat once for many years for milk and butter and cheese .

Fascinating thread; thank you. Off to fil the crockpot with sweet potatoes, onions and lentils…
 
Rosebud, how do you cook lentels? Mine always come out hard even if I leave the in the Crockpot for extra time. Just wondering. Peace
 
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(in a scholarly discussion with a Jewish woman, mixing meat and milk in the same meal is sinful)
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Hmm. In Genesis 18:7 we read, “Then [Abraham] ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. 8 He then brought some curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and set these before them.”

(The “them” are the three visitors, one of whom promised that “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.”)
 
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Hmm. In Genesis 18:7 we read, “Then [Abraham] ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. 8 He then brought some curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and set these before them.”

(The “them” are the three visitors, one of whom promised that “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.”)
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This was before the Law had been handed down, though.
 
CatholicSpirit said:
in a scholarly discussion with a Jewish woman, mixing meat and milk in the same meal is sinful
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Are you sure about this? The law was that you do not mix meat of the young with it’s mother’s milk eg Deut 14:21. The reason for this is that if the mammal (mother) is able to give milk then the child animal is probably still very very young and still learning to walk.

God is teaching them not to have a complete disregard for the sanctity of life, even animals.

But then how many souls have we sacrificed prior to the mother even being able to supply milk.
 
Mary_Estelle said:
Rosebud, how do you cook lentels? Mine always come out hard even if I leave the in the Crockpot for extra time. Just wondering. Peace
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I am using the simple orange split lentils . they just dissolve. I have had the same problem as you are having with the green split peas that come in out “soup mix” of barley ,lentils and split peas. The things never go soft whereas true lentils do and thicken the soup…

Sorry; off thread but this happens…
 
Darryl_B said:
Are you sure about this? The law was that you do not mix meat of the young with it’s mother’s milk eg Deut 14:21. The reason for this is that if the mammal (mother) is able to give milk then the child animal is probably still very very young and still learning to walk.

God is teaching them not to have a complete disregard for the sanctity of life, even animals.

But then how many souls have we sacrificed prior to the mother even being able to supply milk.
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Great response, thanks for that!
 
As much I kow old comities regarded some animals holy. One name of Sura(part) in Qur’an is Baqarah(cow).

Once Jews regarded cow holy. So God ordered them to cut a cow to abolish that wrong thought. They were reluctant to do that. Here:

67- And [recall] when Moses said to his people, “Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow.” They said, “Do you take us in ridicule?” He said, “I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant.”

68- They said, “Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is.” [Moses] said, “[Allah] says, ‘It is a cow which is neither old nor virgin, but median between that,’ so do what you are commanded.”

69- They said, “Call upon your Lord to show us what is her color.” He said, "He says, ‘It is a yellow cow, bright in color – pleasing to the observers.’ "

70- They said, “Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is. Indeed, [all] cows look alike to us. And indeed we, if Allah wills, will be guided.”

71- He said, “He says, ‘It is a cow neither trained to plow the earth nor to irrigate the field, one free from fault with no spot upon her.’ " They said, “Now you have come with the truth.” So they slaughtered her, but they could hardly do it. Al-Baqarah(2)

Hindus had no a Moses!
 
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