In The Beginning: Creation Appreciation #8

Given Christians' enormous sphere of influence in the world, we need to offer some input into several ongoing conversations in the world. One large social justice issue that is starting to receive attention is that of our diets. Yes, our food choices.

Primarily the information from this class session comes from Mark Bittman. Before that video, let me say that I'm not trying to make a case for being a vegetarian. If you want to be a vegetarian or vegan, I think that's admirable, but I don't think you can make a theological case that we need to do that. Since Noah, God has allowed us to eat animals. Consider Acts 11.4-7.

Also, as you watch this video, remember the words of Paul in Philippians 3.17-20a, as he exhorts followers of Jesus to be a peculiar people. He urges us to be a people that look to Godly things rather than our fleshly desires. He challenges us to look beyond the cravings of our stomachs.

This idea of overcoming our consumption inclinations runs throughout scripture, starting with the first sin in the garden. A sin of consumption, Adam and Eve give in to the desires of their stomachs and consume things that upset God's intent for the world. And so it goes...