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Christian vegetarianism is based on extending the compassionate teachings of Jesus , the Twelve Apostles and the Early Church to all living beings through Vegetarianism or Veganism . Alternatively, Christian s may be vegetarian for Nutrition al, Ethical , Environmental or other Spiritual reasons. CHURCHES The Seventh-day Adventists present a health message that recommends vegetarianism and expects abstinence from pork, shellfish and other foods proscribed as "unclean" in Leviticus . The ). All Eastern Orthodox Church monastics also refrain completely from meat, and many abstain from dairy and seafood. Eastern Orthodox Christians, laity and monastics, abstain from animal products on Wednesdays and Fridays, and during Lent and Advent. This is not for environmental or Animal Welfare reasons, but for spiritual reasons. There is a concept that especially meat can induce unwanted "passion," the disposition to sin. Some Charismatics believe Raw Veganism was the original diet of humankind in the form of Adam And Eve , and if they are ever to return to an Eden -like paradise then they will have to return to a similar diet (see Hallelujah Diet ). A "diet of Paradise" doctrine also appears in Orthodox Christianity {Link without Title} . In some Christian communities partial Fasting , for example during Lent , resembles a kind of vegetarianism since meat and dairy products are forbidden. For some groups, Seafood is permitted during these periods of fasting. A basic difference to other forms of vegetarianism is that Lent has spiritual connotation, not environmental or animal welfare reasons. Also, abstaining from meat and dairy products during Lent is intended to be temporary, lasting only until the season is over, not a permanent way of life. INDIVIDUALS See Also: Category:Christian vegetarians
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