Quote:And when the hell did Christians become opposed to vegetarianism?
A lot of Adventists are vegetarians. It's about promoting a feeling of 'specialness and group adhesion. Weird dietary rules are common in sects and smaller religions; The Jews have theirs,as do the Muslims (a small sect initially) Of course the Mormons have a range of things they will not ingest.EG: alcohol*, tobacco,tea,coffee, or caffeine in other beverages.
*Yes, Alcoholics Anonymous is active in Salt Lake City.
Reference;"New Heaven,New Earth" Kenhelm Burridge.