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Food and Religion

Grace-Colored Glasses

A 2-minute lesson about food in Gaza

It's time to start learning about Palestine – it has become the defining justice issue of our time, and a pivotal issue in US politics.

A Little Bit of Nothing

Why Clean Water Is a Moral Obligation For Christians

When Pope Leo XIV called water a right, not a commodity, Christians attacked him. But this teaching goes back through four popes.

EcoPreacher

Workers in the Vineyard: Sermon Ideas for Matt. 20:1-16

Explore Matt. 20:1–16, the workers in the vineyard, through an ecological lens that confronts exploitation—and imagines flourishing for all.

About Patheos Food and Religion

Explore the unique history about religious foods and relish in delicious recipes for holidays throughout the year Seeking the latest information about food and religion? Patheos writers include some of the top faith leaders and scholars in the world exploring the latest in food and religion. Our hope is by providing religious food information, stories and conversation it leads to understanding, empathy and acceptance of all faiths.

ACROSS FAITHS

Steel Magnificat

On Loaves, on Fish, on Grief, on Healing

And then the great miracle took place: the food was more than enough, so much so that they started dropping fragments of food on the ground.

Progressive Christian

The Harvest Joy We've Forgotten

In a supermarket culture, we've forgotten the farmer's joy in the harvest. How Psalm 65 calls us back to appreciation, adoration, and praise.

EcoPreacher

Recogiendo la abundancia sagrada: Isaías 55, Mateo 14

La práctica bíblica de la recogiendo revela la abundancia divina de la Tierra, de modo que todos sean alimentados con equidad.

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Hope & Joy in Life

Celebrating Light and Love On Diwali

Celebrating National Dashi Day

Clergy Appreciation Day:Honoring Those Who Guide Us in Faith

Celebrating National Sausage Pizza Day with a Slice of Joy

A Faithful Celebration on Take Your Parents to Lunch Day

Journey to Redemption: 7-Day Bible Study Guide for Renewal

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Give Me Only My Daily Bread

Religion and a Plant-Based Diet

The Keys to Solving World Hunger

The Magic of Food on Christmas

God as a Mirepoix

The Healing Power of Food

Incorporating Mise en Place into Christian Life

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Happy Food Dance

Holidays Got You Down? Here’s What You Can Do

Food Glorifies God in Italy

Feed the chickens when they come home to roost- or visit

Moving, an Arsenal of Plans, and the Provision of God's Love through Food

Prayers on the Edge of the Knife

Garden Prayers

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The Fat Pastor

Jesus In The Eyes Of Massimo? Part 1

From Sovereignty To Relationship

Now We Are Friends!

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Gathering, Partaking, and Communion

Dostoyevsky, Utilitarian Eating, and Divine Interdependence

Feasting on Mundanity

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Food and Faith

Making Beautiful Easter Eggs

Creating a Worldly Easter Meal

What's the Bunny Bringing This Year?

Faith and...No Food: Lent

Make It Monday: The Feasting Before the Fasting

What Was Served at The Last Supper?

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The 40 Day Journey

Day 34: Setting the Table

Day 33: Love Your New Hampshire Red as Yourself

Day 32: Food Justice Through Agroecology

Day 31: Cooking Up Justice

Day 30: Cooking Fresh

Day 29: At the Mercy of Time

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Food and Religion by faiths

Buddhist

Divine Coconut Ladoo: A Sweet Tribute for Guru Purnima

Celebrating Asalha Puja and Dharma Day with Food

James' Pretty Darned Good Chicken Tortilla Soup

Our Ordinary Lives as Gates to Zen's Awakening

How To Incorporate Religion into Intermittent Fasting

Buddhist Diet: Foods to Eat and How to Prepare Them

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Catholic

Why Clean Water Is a Moral Obligation For Christians

A Complicated Joy

How Does A Vegetarian Understand Jesus' Eating Habits?

On Loaves, on Fish, on Grief, on Healing

Wild Grapes, Wild Poison

While Waiting on the Weeds and Wheat

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Contemplative

A Sweater Is Like A Hug From The Lord

Revisiting The Old Church Cookbook And Its Life Lessons.

What is the bread in your life? What's in Your Recipe?

Why is Easter Important?

Jesus Is the Bread of Life: The First "I Am"

Rhema | It’s OK We’ll Make It

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Evangelical

Easy Summer Recipes for the Grill and the Kitchen

Manna - God's Wonder Bread

Family Sabbath: Rediscovering God in Stillness and Presence

The Biblist: The Top 10 Strangest Foods in the Bible

The Eternal Check-up: How Is Your Spiritual Portfolio?

Bama Gramma Tells the Nativity Story with a Cookie Recipe

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General Christian

A 2-minute lesson about food in Gaza

Workers in the Vineyard: Sermon Ideas for Matt. 20:1-16

Gleaning Sacred Abundance: Preaching Isaiah 55, Matthew 14

Ice Cream: The History of a Sweet & National Celebration

The Parable of the Sower: The Divine Cycle of Reciprocity

World Chocolate Day: Celebrating a Popular Sweet Treat

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Hindu

Gunas: The Qualities Within Food.. and Everything

Celebrating Light and Love On Diwali

Why Is Cheese Considered a Gateway to Otherworldly Experiences?

Question for Diwali: Why does Hinduism extol vegetarian diets?

The Sacred Garden: How Religion is Driving the Rise of Plant-Based Diets Across the Globe

Chhath - An Ode to the Sun

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Jewish

Beyond Meat: How Arabia Turned ‘Bread’ into ‘Flesh’

The Sweet Journey From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur

How Working With Your Hands Weaves Jewish Life Into Everyday

Potato Kugel: A Symbol of Jewish Heritage

My Personal Reflections on Learning Jewish Traditions

Celebrating World Food Day: My Top 3 Favorite Jewish Foods

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Latter-day Saint

Stand Still and See Clearly and Correctly

See Trump for Who He Is

Daily Bread: Nourishment for Body, Soul, and Faith

Giving Machines: Lighting the World One Gift at a Time

Pioneer Pantry: Celebrating Heritage Through Hearty Recipes

Traveling Ireland Gluten-Free

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More Voices

Recogiendo la abundancia sagrada: Isaías 55, Mateo 14

La parábola del sembrador: ciclo divino de la reciprocidad

The Secret of Magic Lies in the Ingredients and Intention

Embracing Healthier Foods Inspired by the Holy Land

Answers:

Do Members of the Baháʼí Faith Eat Pork?

The Real Problem with Calories In Calories Out

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Muslim

Podcast: Third Spaces & The Rise of Yemeni Cafes in America

HalalFest Picks: Best 60 Halal Spots for Super Bowl LX

Hunger and Islam: A Call for Compassion and Action

Cannabis in Islam: Halal or Haram?

Fast For Gaza

Food's Role in Religion: Feasting, Fasting, and Faith

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New Visions

Beauty is in the Impermanence

Before the Feast: 3 Simple Prayers for Giving Thanks

Does Eating Healthy Raise Your Vibration?

It's Not What You Eat...But How That Matters

Is it a Sin to Kill and Eat Octopuses?

Supernatural Festivals: A Cross-Cultural Look at the Celebration of Death

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Pagan

Thank You for Your Bounty

Lughnasadh for the Less Enthused

Gather for the Feast! Nourishing, Body & Soul

Sweet Summer Splendor and Majick in the Kitchen!

How To Appease The gods on Beltane

Heritage Cooking, High On The Hog, And Hunger...Thoughts

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Progressive Christian

The Harvest Joy We've Forgotten

What Better Call Saul Taught Me About Holy Communion

The Fast God Chooses: Lessons from Isaiah 58

Faith & Sobriety: What the Bible Says About Drinking Alcohol

Solving Food Insecurity

Ending Church Conflict: 5 Loaves, 2 Fish, 1 Pouting Pastor

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