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Adventistische Schriften über: "Is drinking milk a sin?"
Answer
According to the available writings of Ellen G. White, drinking milk is not a sin. She explicitly emphasizes that milk and eggs should not be equated with meat and that the time has not yet come to discontinue their use entirely. Extreme positions are warned against, and it is noted that God will reveal in due time when milk can no longer be safely consumed.
However, it is mentioned that a future time may come when it will no longer be safe to use milk. At present, however, the doctrine of abstaining from milk should not be taught, especially for people in poorer areas or those with limited food options.
Milk and eggs not to be equated with meat
»Milk, eggs and butter should not be classified with meat. In some cases the use of eggs is advantageous. The time has not yet come to say that the use of milk and eggs should be completely abandoned...«
Warning against extreme positions
»The time may come when it is not safe to use milk. But if the cows are healthy and the milk is thoroughly cooked, there is no need to create a period of tribulation beforehand. No one should feel that he must carry a message about what our people should place on their tables individually. Those who take an extreme position will eventually see that the results are not as they thought.«
No extremes in health reform
»However, I want to say that God will reveal this when the time comes that it is no longer safe to use milk, cream, butter and eggs. No extremes in health reform should be represented. The question of using milk, butter and eggs will solve its own problem. At present we have no burden in this direction. Let your moderation be known to all people.«
Abstaining from milk should not be taught
»I say that milk and eggs should be included in your diet. These things cannot presently be deprived of, and the doctrine of refraining from them should not be taught.«
Consideration of different life circumstances
»Those who live in new lands or in poverty‑stricken areas where fruits and nuts are scarce should not be pressured to exclude milk and eggs from their diet. [...] But in the case of persons whose blood‑forming organs are weak – especially when other foods to provide the needed elements cannot be obtained – milk and eggs should not be completely omitted.«
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