Eating Red Meat on Good Friday

[Strawb]

Who here will be eating red meat on Good friday I know I will be I brought two cheeseburgers for my 3am lunch

[hearts on fire]

I won't be eating read meat because im catholic. I don't go to church or anything but its just a family thing that we do, so ill continue the trend. I personally don't think its a big deal if you do or don't eat red meat, its more of a thing thats been past down through the generations of your family.

[smac]

I don't go out of my way to eat red meat, but usually finish up having bbq-ing some steak with a few mates.

[Strawb]

I am a Catholic also but not practising so it doesn't bother me too much.

[LaughingKookaburra]

Its getting lesser significance each year. Maccas,KFC and Hungrys dont open because no one buys anything.....I know it's a small sacrifice but if you or me died under the same circumstances (By no way am I comparing myself to jesus ) the last thing i would want is for others to go without any day of the year. Not to mention that I also beleive all the worlds major wars are started by religion,but thats another story (Yes I know im going to hell)

[mighty_tiger_79]

kooka

yes you are right religion isnt as strong in todays society as it once was.

i mean really who cares if you eat meat or not, its up to the individual.

and you are right religion starts all the wars in the world

[smac]

Been a few wars fought over land as well I reckon...

[hearts on fire]

Also a few wars fought over sport....... like soccer in South America and Europe

[bulldogproud]

To be honest, virtually no wars have been 'started' over religion. Men wanting power and greed have just hidden their reasons behind 'religion' to make it sound good. For instance, the Israel/Palestine and Irish/English wars have nothing to do with religion in reality and yet have it as a cover. Both are attempts to gain land.

[bulldogproud]

... and to answer your question. I won't be eating red meat. Tis a custom I follow - not much to sacrifice for two days a year.

[smithy]

SORRY

[bulldogproud]

XXX filming? what is that?

Oh, and yes, for those who cannot tell, I am still a practicing Catholic - still practicing, have not perfected it yet!

[Dutchy]

cue Wedgie...

[Ian]

We have 3 other families, plus another couple coming over for BBQ tea, the couple, like us will be eating red meat (all non Catholic) the other 3 families are Catholic, 1 will be eating red meat, the other 2 I will be cooking fish on the BBQ for them. 1 of the families do not eat red meat for a week, the other just Good Friday.

[MightyEagles]

kooka

yes you are right religion isnt as strong in todays society as it once was.

i mean really who cares if you eat meat or not, its up to the individual.

and you are right religion starts all the wars in the world

Which is why more people are going back to church, including a large percentage going to Hillsong and the like. Plus there is a World Youth Day in July, with the Pope in attandance.

[bulldogproud]

It is true that less people feel they need a 'God' in their life when everything is going well. However, if they have a disaster in their life....
Cheers

[Wedgie]

cue Wedgie...

Just defrosting the lamb chops to fire up on the BBQ at lunch, might have a Roast for tea or perhaps something else on the BBQ. No fish or vegies for me today.

[Psyber]

"God"?? Ah... there's on for Mythbusters to tackle.

[bulldogproud]

Central won't be eating meat today. We had roasted chicken last night and in early October last year.

[Hondo]

Well, I was always taught not to eat red meat today but we have very religious relative staying with us who says they have always done it and, in their opinion, the red meat abstinence is something that non-religious people do so they can pretend they are getting in the spirit of Easter

Maybe it depends on the Church?