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#304 God Hates Shrimp? - Jimmy Akin

Oct 31, 2023
Jimmy Akin, an expert in biblical law, discusses the relationship between Old Testament laws and human nature. He explores the reasoning behind the observance of laws in the book of Leviticus, specifically regarding homosexuality and dietary restrictions such as eating shrimp.
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Jimmy Akin

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  • The dietary laws in the book of Leviticus, such as the prohibition on eating shrimp, were specific to the people of Israel and do not apply to other nations or Christians today.
  • The prohibitions on homosexuality in Leviticus are based on human nature and are considered a moral requirement applicable to all cultures, not just Israel.

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The Nature of Laws in the Book of Leviticus

The book of Leviticus contains different types of laws, some based directly on human nature and applicable to all cultures, and others specific to the people of Israel. For example, the prohibition on murder is based on human nature and applies universally. On the other hand, the dietary laws, such as the prohibition on eating shrimp, were given to regulate the common life of Israel and to distinguish them from their pagan neighbors. These dietary laws do not apply to other nations or to Christians today.

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