It's amazing what a religion can do. It can unite , or destroy a people. It can give one a life's goal and set of rules . It can also influence the way we eat. Amazing.
There are so many different religions on this earth and each one with its' own set of dietary taboos. There is the kosher set of standards at the same time as the hallal. There is also what the Hindus believes as well as some of the minor sects.Buddhists have the healthiest diet so far with not eating any animal life.
Religions also play into the way we celebrate our holy days and holidays. So many of our dishes depend on what we're allowed to eat (such as only fish on Good Friday or no meat on Christmas Eve) Some of the German Protestant sects even make special holiday cookies symbolizing the birth of Christ.
It's truly awesome the way religion plays an important part in the world's cuisines. From earliest times it was used as part of special rituals. It still is very much in use in today's modern world
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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