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[mawilson 2,133]

Hmmm....methinks Cherry opened up a HUGE can of worms.

are they allowed under "Levitical Law" ????

In other words, they are non-kosher

[Fandango 1,439]

I still don't understand why someone would not allow their wife to eat shrimp at home. I'd like a clarification on that one.

See Leviticus 11:9-12

⁹ These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.

¹⁰ And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:

¹¹ They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.

¹² Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.

First of all, I feel you're FOS cos the second reply of yours in here was all about 'oh it's bad for cholesterol'

Secondly, if you were truly that religious, you wouldn't 'compromise by allowing her to eat it out of the home' if you feel it's SUCH an abomination.

Third of all, I pity your wife for having such an authoritative husband. Do you make her call you Daddy, too?

[mybackpages 0]

We are going to need more popcorn that that!

[LaL 418]

[Saddle Bronc 124]

First of all, I feel you're FOS cos the second reply of yours in here was all about 'oh it's bad for cholesterol'

It is noticeable that foods that are forbidden by Levitical law turn out, almost as a rule, to be unhealthy--so no contradiction.

Secondly, if you were truly that religious, you wouldn't 'compromise by allowing her to eat it out of the home' if you feel it's SUCH an abomination.

Third of all, I pity your wife for having such an authoritative husband. Do you make her call you Daddy, too?

On this one, you show a strong-to-complete lack of understanding. It is quite common that food items are forbidden in Indian homes (even Pras' paternal grandmother forbade non-veg in her home--when she knew her husband liked chicken and fish)

[Scott & Lai 12]

First of all, I feel you're FOS cos the second reply of yours in here was all about 'oh it's bad for cholesterol'

It is noticeable that foods that are forbidden by Levitical law turn out, almost as a rule, to be unhealthy--so no contradiction.

Secondly, if you were truly that religious, you wouldn't 'compromise by allowing her to eat it out of the home' if you feel it's SUCH an abomination.

Third of all, I pity your wife for having such an authoritative husband. Do you make her call you Daddy, too?

On this one, you show a strong-to-complete lack of understanding. It is quite common that food items are forbidden in Indian homes (even Pras' paternal grandmother forbade non-veg in her home--when she knew her husband liked chicken and fish)

Cherry, do you follow the other Levitical Laws, in addition to the food restrictions? In light of the New Testament texts I referrenced, as well as many others, I really don't understand Christians adhering to Old Covenant dietary restrictions.

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And to think this thread may have just gotten deleted per Srini's request had I not opened my big mouth right at the beginning.

[Fandango 1,439]

First of all, I feel you're FOS cos the second reply of yours in here was all about 'oh it's bad for cholesterol'

It is noticeable that foods that are forbidden by Levitical law turn out, almost as a rule, to be unhealthy--so no contradiction.

Secondly, if you were truly that religious, you wouldn't 'compromise by allowing her to eat it out of the home' if you feel it's SUCH an abomination.

Third of all, I pity your wife for having such an authoritative husband. Do you make her call you Daddy, too?

On this one, you show a strong-to-complete lack of understanding. It is quite common that food items are forbidden in Indian homes (even Pras' paternal grandmother forbade non-veg in her home--when she knew her husband liked chicken and fish)

Sorry, a grown man has no right to 'forbid' his wife anything. Imo, it just shows a small man with a need to exert authority & taking it out on a woman who's used to it.

Prolly best that you found love outside this country...no American woman would put up with that shiznit. Oh, and guess what? D has things he feels are important...I respect him so I respect them....he didn't have to force me.

Edited March 16, 2007 by LisaD

[Ban Hammer 13,335]

And to think this thread may have just gotten deleted per Srini's request had I not opened my big mouth right at the beginning.

it's all your fault, as usual

[Saddle Bronc 124]

...Prolly best that you found love outside this country...no American woman ...

This is the EXACT point you seem to have difficulty understanding.

You appear to be assuming that I SPECIFICALLY SEARCHED for "outside of home" spouse--which is completely wrong (as North America IS NOT home culturally, despite of my having lived in this continent for 35+ years).

[Queen Jenn 0]

Very interesting thread here. I told my SO that I can't stand liver and I won't cook it for him. But I didn't tell him he couldn't have it ever. Just that I won't make it for him.

Now, the following is just my opinion. If you don't like it, pretend you didn't read it

If the SO of CherryXS doesn't have a problem not having shrimp in the home, or if they have worked something out between the two of them, then why it's not a problem. If she isn't upset about it, then we don't need to be either - unless we are invited to dinner at CherryXS home and want to bring a shrimp platter

[Fandango 1,439]

...Prolly best that you found love outside this country...no American woman ...

This is the EXACT point you seem to have difficulty understanding.

You appear to be assuming that I SPECIFICALLY SEARCHED for "outside of home" spouse--which is completely wrong (as North America IS NOT home culturally, despite of my having lived in this continent for 35+ years).

I never said you SPECIFICALLY SEARCHED for 'outside the home'. I said it's prolly best it worked out that way, as most American women would prolly tell you to get on your bike if you forbade certain foods in the home.

I have no problem with you not eating shrimp for whatever reasons, but I do find the whole 'forbid' angle to be quite embarrassing and small of you. You don't have to agree, I'm sure you won't...but 'forbid'? Shame on you

Imagine the joy you'd have to feel the respect that Pras has for you that she would want to choose to not have shrimp in the home. Choose! Meaning of her own volition. Imagine the freedom you could show Pras that hey...you're an adult, you can choose for yourself and no one's going to to impose 'laws' on you! But instead, you've taken that away from her & laid the law down cos it's not so different from what she's used to.

and I think exerting such control over your spouse is unneccessary.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I wonder if the muslim target cashier in off topic's husband disallowed her to handle pork *ducks and runs*

seriously, though, I know a lot of devout christians and none of them observe levitical laws. I'd be curious on an answer to scott's questions

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

This topic has been closed per the request of the original poster. Thank you for your understanding.