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Adventistische Schriften über: "Is the duck considered a clean animal according to the dietary laws?"
Answer
The provided documents do not contain an explicit statement regarding whether the duck is specifically classified as a clean or unclean animal. However, they generally confirm that Adventists recognize the biblical distinction between clean and unclean animals according to the Levitical laws.
The writings emphasize that these health laws are based on natural laws and that meat from animals, birds, and fish declared unclean should be avoided. It also highlights that a meatless diet is considered the ideal way for physical and spiritual health overall.
Distinction between clean and unclean meat
»The dietary distinction between clean and unclean meat, based on Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, is today generally understood and accepted among Adventists. In contrast to the ceremonial laws of the Old Testament, which pointed to Christ, or the civil laws that governed the theocracy, these health laws were based on natural law and therefore not limited to a particular age or era. Even among Adventists who eat meat, this unclean meat is avoided.«
Restrictions on meat consumption for Israel
»When they settled in Canaan, the Israelites were permitted to use animal food, but under careful restrictions that tended to mitigate the severe consequences. The use of pork was prohibited, as was that of other animals and of birds and fish whose meat was declared unclean. Among the permitted meats, the consumption of fat and blood was strictly forbidden.«
Spiritual consequences of meat consumption
»You have used the fat of animals, which God expressly forbids in His Word: “This shall be an everlasting ordinance for your descendants in all your dwellings, that you shall not eat fat nor blood.” “Moreover, you shall not eat any blood, whether of birds or of cattle, in all your dwellings.” ... The consumption of meat has produced a poor quality of blood and flesh. Your systems are in a state of inflammation and are ready to receive disease.«
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Original Sources (English)
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