i have alot of friends who are different religions but hate asking them on food restrictions. i would just love to be able to serve up food knowing its ok for them to eat. i am also interested in why they are in place
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Islam....\n\nMuslims are not allowed to eat pork, or any other animal that eat meat like dogs, snakes, lion.\n\nElephants are not allowed.\n\nAllowed animals are like cow, goat, sheep, chicken, deers, turkey (rabbits are controversial)\n\nAs for marine animals, all fishes with scales are allowed.\nSome sects of Islam consider all fishes allowed.\n\nLobsters and crabs are controversial.\n\nAlcohol and other inoxicated drinks are forbidden.\n\nOne thing should be noted that the allowed animals have to be slaughtered in an islamic way and fulfill the conditions (halaal) like slaughtering with least pain, facing Mecca, mentioning the name of God.....\n\nHope this helps.
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If the religion you are in is not based on promises that you can give to people who ASK for help, then it is useless. If you are a Christian and you have to judge someone who isn't, you are a Spaz and need to get a life. If you are condemning behaviour and the person didn't exactly ask you for you opinion you are disrespectful. As far as converting, that should be somebody's choice if they want to change to a religion.  I say all this because the above behaviour is not what God's wants Christians to do, I know this because I am one.
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hey man-its no problem one thing army does is try to accommodate your religion-you will be allowed to worship in the way you choose-old hippie here old vet also
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One religion hmmm this is intresting, i guess that i would pick commandments that focused on helping others and promoting a society that attempts to help others, Christanity has some good guidelines in that department, also eastern religions focus on an idividuals place in the world definitly useful. Just stay away from the dietary laws... i like food in general.
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I think prayer should not be forbidden, but it should not be forced.  If a group of children wish to conduct their own voluntary prayer meeting at lunch time or play time, then I think that should be allowed.  Muslim students should be allowed to go to a private place to conduct their required prayers.  But a whole classroom of students should not be led in prayer by the teacher, or anything like that.  This can not be done fairly.  There are Jewish students who would never accept praying in the name of Jesus, and there are Christian students who would never accept NOT praying in the name of Jesus.  There are atheists who do not accept praying at all.  All religious stances must be respected in a public school setting.
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Hello Hindustani!!\nEven I am an Indian (& a vegetarian)\n\n'Demand' is not the right word. I would 'beg' from Him. \n\nGod is Omnipotent---if He wanted everyone to be vegetarians then He wouldn't wait for someone to request  about it---all that is happening is according to His Divine Will\n\nWhat would I beg?\nIf I ask for anything worldly, I would have to leave all when i die\n\nI WOULD ASK GOD TO GATHER ME TO HIM---TO MERGE ME TO HIM---I ask God to give me God---when I have God, I have EVERYTHING!!!
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They are trying to do the same thing in the USA.  But they would tax restaurants and food service companies for serving food that is "judged" to be outside USDA guidelines.\nThis is done in connection with the smoking bans...It has to do with the theory that everyone is accountable for  actions of others yet no one is responsible for their own actions.
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Hey Roy,\n\nTo give you a better answer, perhaps you could provide references of the religions that promote tolerance of other religions?  I haven't found any yet.  I have found refs that say we shouldn't (as Christians) attempt to cause the fall of an Jews observance by inviting into your home and then serving food you know he cannot eat, but beyond that....?\n\nAs an American I am "tolerant" of your right to exist and believe as you see fit.... but I won't be "celebrating" it.  It's best not to confuse tolerance with celebration.
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It might have something to do with not offending the giver.  Or it might have something to do with an inherent inconsistency in how a religion is practiced.  Something all religions suffer from, unfortunately.
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It might be an idea to ask them...\n\nFor me personally fasting is not simply a matter of unthinking obedience, in itself it is a real spiritual preparation for any holy day. Jesus said that we can't live on bread (meaning food generally) alone. (Matthew Ch 4 verse 4).\n\nWe often forget we are spiritual beings as much as physical ones and, for me, fasting (and contemplating God's word at the same time) is a way of both honouring or respecting that fact while at the same time nourishing the soul.\n\nEven in living memory it was customary not to eat anything on Sunday before taking communion (Eucharist) for the same sort of reason.
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They are a private employer so they can make any rule they want.  You need to check with them regarding this.  It's their right to accept or deny it.  We have religious freedom but when you bring it to work they have the right to set their own rules about it.
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first off, does the organization have a lease for the facilities?  If so you can check the lease to see if there is any violation of the terms of the lease.\n\nRegarding separation of church and state, I believe as long as the mission of the organization is nonsectarian, that is, providing assistance or service to those of all religions, then it is not violating church/state restriction. \n\nYou could be a bit more specific about the activities and mission of the organization for a better answer.
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Of course I would give a hungry person a bowl of soup.  I have gone home to get food, a coat I was going to donate to charity, and a scarf so I could bring it to a homeless girl standing on the corner of an off-ramp with a "hungry" sign, and I'd do it again!  Of course I'm Wiccan, not Christian (who your question seems geared towards), so I don't believe in converting anyone and it's therefore not a thought that would cross my mind.
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The consumtion of alcohol is prohibited in most Muslims belief's.  When in Rome do as the Romans do.  We are guests in their country, even if we did not ask them if they wanted us there.  We should not do anything that goes against that.
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Yeah.   Of course you need people to follow it...and then there is the problem of getting it recognized which in most ocuntries is both expensive and time consuming.   Then there is coming up with the various moral and ethical restrictions for the adherants to follow as well as the information on the deitiy (dieities) that the religion is dedicated to.   But the hardest part is getting other to follow it....IF you can mange it...more power to you...but it is a LOT of work...
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i don't know why you put that in there about getting hungry!...but i think i would do it.  i find that sort of thing interesting.  it's a very special calling, and i think that people who feel like it's for them should pursue it.  (not if it makes them hungy, though.)  as long as you are respectful and mature about it...remember, that is someone's son/daughter/mother/father, etc., there is nothing wrong with it.
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You just cant ask every one to follow one religion.  Espeicially when most of them feel theirs is right.  They are devout in their faith and they will not budge.  Would you want to change if some one told you to?  If you were a very religious person that is.  \nReligion is part of who we are as a person and a society.  You just cant go and change that.  If you tried that alone could start wars.