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Tasting the Past

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

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Food, Faith, and Identity

This chapter explores the deep connections between food traditions and religious practices across various faiths, highlighting their roles in forming community and identity. It examines how dietary restrictions can be both a source of liberation and a mechanism of control within religious movements, particularly focusing on the Nation of Islam and the Hare Kṛṣhṇas. Additionally, the chapter discusses the intersection of food, politics, and cultural identity, illustrating how our dietary choices reflect societal beliefs and can serve as acts of rebellion or conformity.

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