Barclay (2010) suggests that a Christain orientation, specifically to wards food includes thanksgiving to God and careful consideration of the well-being of others. On this basis he argues that wealthy Christians should consider greatly reducing their meat intake based on the adverse environmental effects of large scake meat production.
Islam
British Question Halal Meat
The Mail seemed outraged that a lot of meat served at British events, schools and in other public settings including Wembley Stadium is Halal. Halal meat is of a type and preparation considered correct under Islamic law. Specifically it is not pork, and has been slaughter with a prayer to Allah by cutting he neck veins resulting in rapid exsanguination--minimising the amount of blood left in the carcass.
It has been suggested that Christians should not eat alal meat because it has been dedicated to Allah. Some also argue that halal slaughter is not humane as the animal is not "stunned" (unconscious) when it is killed. For this reason The RSPCA and Vegetarians International Voice for Animals (Viva!) oppose providing only Halal options to consumers, and not informing them that the meat is Halal.
References:
- Barclay, JMG. (2010). Food, Christian identity and global warming: a Pauline call for a Christian food taboo. The Expository Times, 121, 585-593.
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