Would you be doing something wrong by refusing to eat the bbqed pork?!
Most cultures oppose eating meat in any form;Jains oppose eating all meat;Muslims and Jews do not eat pork!. Imagine being you are a relativist living in Texas!. You are alsoa Jain in your religious belief!. You are invited by a close friend to a picnic at a local park!. You accepted the invite,but because of your religious beliefs,you refuse to eat the bbqed pork that they are serving!. Answer this from 2points of views--cultural relativist and then a pragmatist!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Why would you be doing something wrong!?
Why would you even think that( unless you doubted what you believed)!?
You don't eat pork and that's that!.
Nothing wrong and everything right( that's your priveledge and your belief)!.
( you only need one point of view, and that's what you feel is right)!.
Anything else is no one business but yours!.
Don't eat it and no need to explain to anyone!.
Simply" I'm not hungry, thank you"!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Why would you even think that( unless you doubted what you believed)!?
You don't eat pork and that's that!.
Nothing wrong and everything right( that's your priveledge and your belief)!.
( you only need one point of view, and that's what you feel is right)!.
Anything else is no one business but yours!.
Don't eat it and no need to explain to anyone!.
Simply" I'm not hungry, thank you"!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Would it be wrong if you are diabetic and politely refused to eat the desserts!? Of course not!.
Just say something like "Oh wow that looks good but I am afraid I can't have any because!.!.!."!. they would probably more embarrassed more than you because they have a guest that may not have something to eat!. Then follow it up with something like "But that (food item that you would eat) looks great too and I wouldn't mind having some!!" And don't be offended by some questions as to why you won't eat certain foods!. they may be genuinely curious and not trying to
offend you in any way!. \
also, since you were invited by a close friend who is probably already aware of your food limitations, he/may have already told the hosts and had them prepare something for you!. At least have this friend close to you when you get your food so he/she can back you up!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Just say something like "Oh wow that looks good but I am afraid I can't have any because!.!.!."!. they would probably more embarrassed more than you because they have a guest that may not have something to eat!. Then follow it up with something like "But that (food item that you would eat) looks great too and I wouldn't mind having some!!" And don't be offended by some questions as to why you won't eat certain foods!. they may be genuinely curious and not trying to
offend you in any way!. \
also, since you were invited by a close friend who is probably already aware of your food limitations, he/may have already told the hosts and had them prepare something for you!. At least have this friend close to you when you get your food so he/she can back you up!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Cultural relativism merely requires that, assuming barbecued pork is a Texas norm, you do not oppose others from consuming it, while retaining the beliefs of your own culture by not doing so!.
A pragmatist would likely compare the consequences of conforming to a relatively trivial societal norm versus betraying a personal belief, and decide not to eat the meat!.
Therefore, from both viewpoints not eating the pork is the correct decision!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
A pragmatist would likely compare the consequences of conforming to a relatively trivial societal norm versus betraying a personal belief, and decide not to eat the meat!.
Therefore, from both viewpoints not eating the pork is the correct decision!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
no, i don't think there's anything wrong w/ not eating pork just bc it's served!. you're there to enjoy the company of others, not be judged on what you do/don't eat!. i come from Alabama,and we do *alot* of bbq'n, pork and otherwise(we'd fry shoelaces if we could figure out how,lol)!. i do eat pork,but i'd be totally cool if someone who came to one of our shindigs had a religious/cultural/ethical objection!. i'd just find out what they do like to eat and fix em up some of that!. i'm all about diversity!. it'd be an uber boring world if we all thought the same, and ate the same things!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
My opinions of people in the world has just shot up by a zillion percent or so!. Of the Americans among you, feel proud that you have the nerve to say what you said here and not be scared of the militants and neo nazi types that I know exist in your wonderful country!. Of the rest of you, thanks for re-installing my faith in people!. Good on yer!
Oh, yes! Just to get my half pennorth in here, so what if you don't like pork!? I haven't eaten bbq pork for a while, there's always (yuchh) chicken! Or sausage, burgers - whether veggie or beef/lamb!.
Tuck in! You're always welcome to one of my bbq's any time!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Oh, yes! Just to get my half pennorth in here, so what if you don't like pork!? I haven't eaten bbq pork for a while, there's always (yuchh) chicken! Or sausage, burgers - whether veggie or beef/lamb!.
Tuck in! You're always welcome to one of my bbq's any time!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I would just eat the other foods that were available, but I always try to keep a saying in the back of my mind, ( I believe it was Gandhi), It's more important what comes out of your mouth than what goes in to it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You would not be doing anything wrong by respecting your religous beliefs!. If your friend was a true friend, they would also respect you for your decisions otherwise, your friendship would seem a little questionable, yea!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Of course not!. I have been to many bbq's and not eaten the meat!. Why would it be a big deal!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
You're not doing anything wrong,
unless you're shoving your beliefs down someones throat,
or continuously make disgusted faces whilst they're eating their pork
otherwise, it's your choice :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
unless you're shoving your beliefs down someones throat,
or continuously make disgusted faces whilst they're eating their pork
otherwise, it's your choice :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I am a Christian and I believe that it is my faith that led me to become vegan!. The Bible teaches that we are to care for the earth and I don't believe that supporting factory farming is being a good steward of the earth with which God has blessed us!.
Even when people know what I do and don't eat, I very rarely go to a party expecting to come away full!. If I'm the only one who is "different" then I don't expect them to really cater to my lifestyle!. I go for the company!. I also bring my own food; If I have time, I bring a dish to share (i!.e!., my vegan chocolate cake that always gets compliments; It's the traditional wacky cake recipe, but I use apple sauce for the oil, and about 10 generous tablespoons of cocoa; I also use the chocolate frosting/glaze recipe on VegWeb)!. If it's a BBQ, I bring a veggie burger or two and some whole wheat bread!.
My husband is omni, but also understands why I believe/eat the way I do!. He's also a pastor!. The other week there was a lunch at church and one of the coordinators told me that she wasn't sure what I ate and a couple of other things!. I thanked her for thinking of me and that it was nice that there was some fruit on the dessert table!. I explained to her what I did eat, in answer to her question about that I didn't eat meat, but did I eat eggs and cheese!? also, I went to a brunch in December that the women's group had!. The hostess actually phoned me the night before to ask about what I would eat!. I told her not to worry too much about it, as I would have already eaten before I got there as I have the habit of eating about seven when I get up, because I'm usually hungry by then!.
I'm not sure if I am Jain, so to speak, but then, I didn't know what it was until I just looked it up and I think the concept is interesting!.
I hope my two cents has been of some help!.
ETA: This weekend my husband, daughter and I will be traveling to Niagra Falls, NY (I want to try and see the frozen Falls while we're there) to clebrate my grandfather's 100th birthday!. My parents, uncles and aunts know of my eating choices!. My parents also know I bring enough food so that I don't go hungry!. This weekend is not about the dinners on Friday and Saturday!. This weekend is about my family, being with them, and celebrating my grandfather's life, thus far!. If that means going to the restaurant on Friday and settling for a baked potato, then fine!. If that means taking a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (all natural, of course) to the dinner on Saturday, fine!. I'm cool with it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Even when people know what I do and don't eat, I very rarely go to a party expecting to come away full!. If I'm the only one who is "different" then I don't expect them to really cater to my lifestyle!. I go for the company!. I also bring my own food; If I have time, I bring a dish to share (i!.e!., my vegan chocolate cake that always gets compliments; It's the traditional wacky cake recipe, but I use apple sauce for the oil, and about 10 generous tablespoons of cocoa; I also use the chocolate frosting/glaze recipe on VegWeb)!. If it's a BBQ, I bring a veggie burger or two and some whole wheat bread!.
My husband is omni, but also understands why I believe/eat the way I do!. He's also a pastor!. The other week there was a lunch at church and one of the coordinators told me that she wasn't sure what I ate and a couple of other things!. I thanked her for thinking of me and that it was nice that there was some fruit on the dessert table!. I explained to her what I did eat, in answer to her question about that I didn't eat meat, but did I eat eggs and cheese!? also, I went to a brunch in December that the women's group had!. The hostess actually phoned me the night before to ask about what I would eat!. I told her not to worry too much about it, as I would have already eaten before I got there as I have the habit of eating about seven when I get up, because I'm usually hungry by then!.
I'm not sure if I am Jain, so to speak, but then, I didn't know what it was until I just looked it up and I think the concept is interesting!.
I hope my two cents has been of some help!.
ETA: This weekend my husband, daughter and I will be traveling to Niagra Falls, NY (I want to try and see the frozen Falls while we're there) to clebrate my grandfather's 100th birthday!. My parents, uncles and aunts know of my eating choices!. My parents also know I bring enough food so that I don't go hungry!. This weekend is not about the dinners on Friday and Saturday!. This weekend is about my family, being with them, and celebrating my grandfather's life, thus far!. If that means going to the restaurant on Friday and settling for a baked potato, then fine!. If that means taking a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (all natural, of course) to the dinner on Saturday, fine!. I'm cool with it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I do live in Texas and eat pork all the time!. It's not always pulled pork, but I like that as well!. I'm sure there will be salads and other things to eat besides the meat!.
In my opinion, it's like being vegan!. It's a belief that you hold dear to you!. Just don't try to change others with it!. Everyone is entitled to their own veiws on the subject!.
If you don't want to eat the food, bring your own food!. A party is for the company, and not just the food!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
In my opinion, it's like being vegan!. It's a belief that you hold dear to you!. Just don't try to change others with it!. Everyone is entitled to their own veiws on the subject!.
If you don't want to eat the food, bring your own food!. A party is for the company, and not just the food!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Absolutely not! If you don't eat meat for religious or personal reasons, you do not have to eat it simply because someone is serving it!. Thank them for inviting you, but do not force yourself to eat something that goes against your beliefs!
Would you be rude if you simply didn't like BBQ pork and ate something else instead!? No!
Perhaps you could bring a vegetarian dish to share!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Would you be rude if you simply didn't like BBQ pork and ate something else instead!? No!
Perhaps you could bring a vegetarian dish to share!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
It can't be wrong on any count!.
If people know you are a Jew or a Muslim, then they know you definitely will not eat swine - it's probably the single biggest taboo for both denominations and also the most widely-known to people outside those sects!.
Most people in Texas wouldn't have the faintest idea what a Jain is, and even less would know (or care) what they do and don't eat!.
If they knew you were a vegetarian or vegan, they would know you don't eat animals, so they wouldn't offer swine-flesh to you (well, some might still offer it, just for the sake of being obnoxious)!.
If it's known that you don't eat swine because you can't digest it properly (it gives a lot of people 'the runs'), then they would eventually stop offering it to you (you would hope)!.
If you don't or can't eat swine, then you can just politely give your hosts the reason you are not going to eat it (and if they are friends worth their salt, they will simply accept your reasons and not try to talk you around)!. There's no justification for you to be going against your religious or ethical beliefs or dietary preferences just in order to be 'sociable' or to not offend your hosts!. The subsequent sense of guilt from the action of eating swine greatly outweighs the sense of guilt you would get from an imagined offence to your host from not eating it!. So, don't be silly enough to fall into that trap!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If people know you are a Jew or a Muslim, then they know you definitely will not eat swine - it's probably the single biggest taboo for both denominations and also the most widely-known to people outside those sects!.
Most people in Texas wouldn't have the faintest idea what a Jain is, and even less would know (or care) what they do and don't eat!.
If they knew you were a vegetarian or vegan, they would know you don't eat animals, so they wouldn't offer swine-flesh to you (well, some might still offer it, just for the sake of being obnoxious)!.
If it's known that you don't eat swine because you can't digest it properly (it gives a lot of people 'the runs'), then they would eventually stop offering it to you (you would hope)!.
If you don't or can't eat swine, then you can just politely give your hosts the reason you are not going to eat it (and if they are friends worth their salt, they will simply accept your reasons and not try to talk you around)!. There's no justification for you to be going against your religious or ethical beliefs or dietary preferences just in order to be 'sociable' or to not offend your hosts!. The subsequent sense of guilt from the action of eating swine greatly outweighs the sense of guilt you would get from an imagined offence to your host from not eating it!. So, don't be silly enough to fall into that trap!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
you're in Texas and you refused to eat BBQ and lived to tell about it!? You must be suicidal!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
No, you wouldn't be doing anything wrong by refusing to eat a pig!. I mean, who in their right mind would eat a pig!? Pigs are scavengers and their natural element is dirt - their diet consists of feces, barbs, wires, garbage, cancerous flesh, and whatever else they may find on the ground!. Knowing this, can their flesh be anything but pernicious!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes you willWww@FoodAQ@Com