religion and hybrids

So, talking to my Jewish friends at lunch yesterday discussing snakes.

It turns out that hybrids are shunned/sin/big no no

mules where considered basically an abomination

still are today from my understanding




just thought this was interesting

not sure if this has ever been brought up

kingsnake x red rat snake= no no!

I need to make some popcorn for this thread... I have a feeling it is going to turn out rather explosive... These topics always bring out the worst in many people, but sometimes you see the best, either way... It will be fun to watch.

I'm texting my Jewish coworker right now!!

Originally Posted by cornbreadandmilk

So, talking to my Jewish friends at lunch yesterday discussing snakes.

It turns out that hybrids are shunned/sin/big no no

How do they feel about genetically enhanced animals?
And hybrid food crops?
And GMOs?

Where did my animated .gif of Michael Jackson eating popcorn (Thriller) go?

Originally Posted by dave partington

How do they feel about genetically enhanced animals?
And hybrid food crops?
And GMOs?

well, I am not an expert, but i believe genetic engineering is okay. (possibly) because I discussed corn snake mutations with him

And he told me that mutation and trait breeding is fine

so: amel x anery= het snow is fine

not sure on plants, I would think that they may fall into another category, because there is a huge list of laws within the sacrificial system and it seems that plants are not in the same echelon as animals.

for instance animal sacrifice is acceptable when you commit seen purposefully, but Jews no longer sacrifice because there is no temple.

but flour is acceptable (baking)

And drawing from the story of Cain and able you also see the echelon difference

Seriously, I didn't know that. I guess Jews shun integrated marriages and homosexuality too, very interesting.

I give it Ummmm...20-30 posts...before Someone goes postal!! Any takers?

So mix-breed dogs would be a no-no too then? Did your friend understand that mixed-breed snakes were not food?

Originally Posted by cornbreadandmilk

well, I am not an expert, but i believe genetic engineering is okay. (possibly) because I discussed corn snake mutations with him

And he told me that mutation and trait breeding is fine

so: amel x anery= het snow is fine

not sure on plants, I would think that they may fall into another category, because there is a huge list of laws within the sacrificial system and it seems that plants are not in the same echelon as animals.

for instance animal sacrifice is acceptable when you commit seen purposefully, but Jews no longer sacrifice because there is no temple.

but flour is acceptable (baking)

And drawing from the story of Cain and able you also see the echelon difference

Wow you have so much information so if there is no Temple where do Jews go for Sabath.
I didn't know Jews would eat flour is it only wheat or is white OK. Is OK to eat leavened bread or is it only unleavened?