How is it that during the fast you don't eat meat, but you can eat fish?

Fish is also meat, but during fasting it is not about protein but about celebration. In biblical times, eating meat was a sign of joy and fun. Meat and other fatty foods were considered a rarity. slaughtered an animal, it had to be eaten in a short time because it spoiled quickly. Fish, on the other hand, were cheap and plentiful. Fish was the food of the poor, who could not afford meat and were not invited to feasts. Christians, as a sign of solidarity, decided to give up such a pleasure as expensive meat. The main motive in those times was therefore an inner need and fasting was in force on this Friday, called Holy Wednesday, and on Ash Wednesday. However, fasting every Friday was established later and means abstinence from meat foods . Today it is rather the opposite, fish and seafood are expensive and meat is relatively cheaper, probably because it has little meat in it.

Fish is not meat, fish is a pet.
such a post. It is associated with the limitation of fatty or unhealthy meals.
Fish is traditionally healthier than other more complex animals like pig, where I associate it with unhealthy fat. And Fish is simple, simple protein. And this is also connected with meanings, a pig is a great feast, a big expense, a party, and a fish is such a small, small party :) Somehow, yes.

Fish is not meat, it is more of a "seafood" it also has proteins in it, etc., I don't know how else to explain it, in religions its fish is "special food"

In fact, in the context of diet, fish is considered meat because it contains protein and comes from live animals. However, there are some exceptions depending on tradition, religion or belief.

Fasting is a period of time in which a person for various reasons gives up certain foods or restricts his diet. In some religions and cultures, fasting involves abstaining from meat while allowing fish to be eaten.

One of the reasons why fish is often allowed during fasting is because fish is not considered meat in a cultural or religious sense. This is because fish are not seen as terrestrial animals that would be killed for meat consumption. In many cultures, fish is seen as a nutritious alternative to meat because it is high in protein and nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids.

• In the Catholic Church, during Lent, when the faithful observe a time of penance and mortification, it is recommended to refrain from eating meat on Fridays. The origin of this tradition is complicated, but it basically stems from an ancient practice where fish was considered "non-developing meat".
  • Another of the many theories is that in ancient times fish was considered less valuable and expensive than meat, and more accessible to the poor.
  • According to another theory, the practice was established by Pope Gregory I in the 7th century, who recommended eating fish instead of meat, as fish is a common and readily available food, especially in sea and river regions.
• In Judaism, fish is also not considered meat, but for reasons that differ from Christian tradition. According to the Kashrut (Jewish food laws), meat can only come from certain species of land animals, and fish is not considered meat.
• In Orthodoxy, the practice of eating fish during Lent has its roots in the tradition and culture of ancient times, when fish was only available in certain regions and considered the food of the poor.

It is also worth noting that fasting and self-mortification are intended to bring the faithful into a spiritual state of humility, and eating fish may be considered a lesser mortification than abstaining from eating meat altogether.

In conclusion, the rules for eating fish during fasting vary according to culture, religion and tradition. One of the reasons for the permitted consumption of fish during fasting may be its lower economic value compared to other types of meat, as well as the fact that fish is not considered meat in some cultures and religions.

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It depends on the post in question. In some religions and traditions, fasting includes abstinence from eating meat, but permits eating fish, as fish is often considered a "special food" or classified differently from meat. In the Christian Catholic tradition, fasting on Fridays before Lent and during Holy Week is a period of abstinence from meat, but eating fish is allowed, but seafood is allowed only in certain countries. Deciding what to eat during fasting depends on the specific tradition and recommendations we follow.

Fish is considered non-meat in many religions, so you can eat it during fasting. However, not all people consider fish to be non-meat, and some people for various reasons refrain from eating fish during fasting. It is worth paying attention to individual beliefs and food preferences. However, I, for example, assume that fish is meat like chicken, so I don't care about fasting.

To zależy od konkretnego rodzaju postu i wyznawanej religii.

W wielu religiach, w tym w Kościele katolickim, post oznacza powstrzymanie się od spożywania mięsa, a nie ryb. Zgodnie z zasadami postu w Kościele katolickim, w piątki w okresie Wielkiego Postu (tj. od Środy Popielcowej do Wielkanocy) oraz w inne wyznaczone dni, w tym w piątki przez cały rok, wstrzymuje się się od spożywania mięsa (z wyjątkiem ryb).

Jest to jednak kwestia indywidualna i zależy od wytycznych danej religii. W innych religiach lub kulturach, związanych z postem, zasady mogą być różne i mogą zakładać np. całkowite powstrzymanie się od spożywania pokarmów mięsnych, w tym ryb.

Technically, anything that is "muscle" is meat.

Because fish have muscles, they are also meat.

Unfortunately, there are those who consider even a snail to be a fish...

So oysters, crabs, shrimps, lobsters, octopus and calamari can also be eaten without resistance?

They say fish are healthier. We eat healthier during fasting. After the post - as everyone prefers

This is all just invention and simplifications added over the years of adjusting religion to the masses and true fasting allowed water.

Fish is meat, but it's not mammal meat, that's why you can eat it

Fish is a sign of Christianity, so fish can be eaten on Friday and in Lent

Fish is meat because it is an animal, but it does not contain fats like land animals, lard, but vitamin D3 and omega acids. It has little to do with religion, because there Jesus ate fish, not the ram that he later became. Therefore, the priest now drinks his blood and all confessors can eat his (ram) body. It's written in boyish.

Fish is not meat, it is much lighter than "forbidden" meat.