PORK, SHRIMP, CRAB LEGS - NO RESTRICTION - YOUR LUNCH HAS BEEN PAID FOR....
It was a bright afternoon when four men, a Jew, a Muslim, a Buddhist, and a Christian, sat down for lunch at a local café to discuss a community initiative. The restaurant was known for its diverse menu, offering everything from steak and seafood to fresh vegetarian dishes.
As they flipped through the menu, a moment of silence fell over the table. The Christian noticed his companions exchanging hesitant glances. Finally, the Jewish man spoke up, “Well, I need to make sure whatever I order is Kosher.”
The Muslim man nodded, “Same here. It has to be Halal, no pork, no alcohol, and it has to be slaughtered the right way.”
The Buddhist smiled thoughtfully. “I try to avoid meat altogether,” he said. “It’s part of our principle of Ahimsa, non-violence toward all living beings.”
The Christian, who had been eyeing the burger section, chuckled and said, “Well, I guess I am the only one with no restrictions. Steak, shrimp, chicken, it’s all on the table for me.”
The other three looked at him curiously. “How is it,” asked the Jew, “that Christians, who believe in the same Old Testament we do, don’t follow any dietary laws?”
It was a fair question, and one that had deep theological roots. As the waitress arrived to take their orders, the Christian leaned in with a smile and said, “Let me tell you a story…”
closing song: Give me a clean heart by Fred Hammond
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