QUOTE(Cryosite @ Dec 19 2017, 08:17)

I once had a conversation with a Muslim coworker (who was super keen to try to convert me, by the way),
They always do, it is their way showing you, that they like you, but cant really respect you unless you gona be a part of the islam masterrace.
QUOTE(Cryosite @ Dec 19 2017, 08:17)

wherein he claimed that the "parasites" inside pork (I think he was referring to Trichinosis) can survive 1,000 degrees (unsure if he meant Celsius or Fahrenheit). That it was impossible to render pork safe to eat even by cooking. He was very adamant about it.
Just be glad he didnt told you about the "scientific proof", that pork makes you gay.
QUOTE(Cryosite @ Dec 19 2017, 08:17)

I mean, I guess if you believe that, it might be a bit unappealing to eat bacon. I'm not sure why anyone would though.
They just want to believe, so that the real world fit to their religion. You know? Just like those creationist's. In the back in their heads they know that the actual real world just dont fit into the worldview of their religion. So they create "science" that let them combine real world and religious worldview.
QUOTE(Cryosite @ Dec 19 2017, 08:17)

I hadn't heard the theory about regional suitability for livestock playing a role in that way. That does sound pretty interesting. Do you know where I might read up on it for more details?
You could search for historical food cultures and the background of religious dietary laws. They all just exist for a local reason and dont make any sense in a bigger scale.
But i suggest if you want to discuss this topic any further you sent me a message. I dont feel comfortable to be that much off topic. (IMG:[
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