The consumption of pork by humans is restricted by many worldwide religions. This restriction is most notable for featuring in Judaism and Samaritanism before being widely adopted in other Abrahamic r
In the Torah, pigs are listed among several animals that God forbids for human consumption because they are considered to be ritually unclean. This sentiment is echoed in the Quran. Accordingly, pork and pork-based products are forbidden in Judaism and Islam, as well as among Christian denominations that adhere to Jewish dietary laws.
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In some Abrahamic religions, an unclean animal is an animal whose consumption or handling is taboo. According to these religions, people who handle such animals may need to ritually purify themselves
Religious restrictions on the consumption of pork
…are kept as livestock, pigs are not herbivores—they are omnivores and are also known for scavenging, which may have contributed to their reputation of ritual uncleanliness. Furthermore, a Near Eastern society keeping large stocks of pigs could destroy their ecosystem. It is speculated that chickens supplanted pigs as a…
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