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Hi Im a christian!! and new to the raw thing and loving it!!
!0,000 Blessings
Tina Marie
Hi
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10,000 Blessings
Tina Marie
I'm a Christian (albeit an unconvential one... I consider myself more spiritual than religious), and I whole-heartedly believe that disease can be eradicated when we use the tools God has set before us. We just have to open our eyes and realize that the seeds that grow from God's green Earth are far superior to the liver-clogging additives and preservatives that man has stuffed into the vast majority of 'food' in the world today. Boo pizza! Fruit trees aren't for decoration, after all :)
I am a Crhistian, and love eating Raw!
Hello, we're Christians, too. My boyfriend, Brian, and I just started the Eden diet - eating only what God gave us. We're doing it as a lifestyle adjustment as well as pre-fast cleansing.
Your sister,
Angela
I'm a recent convert...that is to Raw Food... been "born again" since early 90's. After recently reading all the garbage that is in our food and trying to remove High Fructrose Corn Syrup and other junk, I decided to try going raw. I had been juicing from time to time and liked it. I've always made our meals from scratch from whole foods items, but really needed to do something more. That's when I read about eating raw foods, so I've been incorporating them into my family's diet. Right now by guessing I'd said I'm about 85-90% raw, since I just found out few of the items I've purchased aren't technically raw.
I love eating raw.. I have sooooo much to learn. I'm not able to purchase a dehydrator at the time, but can hardly wait to purchase one to make crackers, cookies, chips...etc. I've always struggled on diets, but actually this lifestyle has been easier than I thought... perhaps because I love fruit anyway!
So far about 2 1/2 weeks into a raw food lifestyle.. I feel so much better. I've noticed several changes in my body, all good and getting better. I'm praying and hoping my thyroid will heal itself after being a raw diet for longer time.
However... now I do notice I feel like I am hiding in the closet with my raw food lifestyle, since I know the comments I'd receive if I mentioned it. But that's okay with me....once they see the weight loss down the road it won't matter!
I'm just so glad to see there are other Christians enjoying a raw lifestyle. I really feel God intended us to eat from the original garden and we need to do so now.
germin8, I just read your post, I see it was from a long time ago, but if ur still here I was curious about how you did with your bible research. I am on that jurney now myself
Hello, Just joined.
I grew up on raw foods too and my mother had Lupus. God Bless her heart, she has passed away. But soul food and all of it's fattening agents will create heart disease and many other ailments which is prevalent in the black community.
Germin8,
Hi! Thanks for your reply. Sorry, Yes, I was refering to researching what the bible says about food/eating/nutrition/body ect. I have only just started. I have a concordance too and started by looking up meat, food, eating, those types of things but you have given me some more to look into, thanks!
It breaks my heart to go to church functions and see believers eating the way they do and not seeing what it is doing to them and God's creation, you know? I love that insight about Daniel I am going to go look that up now!
Does the new king james version have all the veres?
Hey Guys! I don't necessarily call myself a Christain anymore, but a Christ follower. In the South, being a "Christian" has a totally different meaning. I am no where near vegetarian/vegan/ or raw. I actually just starting researching the way of life after seeing some things about Green Smoothies on a blog I love. I have seen several comments about other "Christians" looking down on those that eat raw or vegan, and actually have found the opposite to be true where I live. I live in a community where there are alot of food purists and such and they actually have some kind of pride issue going on regarding their diet! It is definately not my heart to stir up conflict, but I guess I have been put off to this way of life because of this attitude. If this is the diet and/or lifestyle for me....great! If not, great! I do not, however, want to be "religious" or "pious" about food choices. If God is leading someone to live, either way, then they should follow that leading! Blessings to you guys!
Hey,
My name is Kara and I'm a christian too. I think Jesus is awesome. He lived a life of fasting. You see it throughout the Bible.
The 3 days He spent walking and teaching the people, and then when they were going to leave them Jesus knew they needed food.
That's when He did the miracle of the loaves and the fish.
Jesus fasted and he told us to fast too. That is why raw food is like an everyday fast, but what ever fast you do, God is please that you
are wanting to see Him and give Him something to work with.
John the baptist came not eating or drink. His was a wild man and he ate wild honey and locust (aka locust bean not the bug).
He lived a raw food lifestyle. Unless he cooked his locust beans.
Anyway, why would you want to eat the food of the world when you can have the food that the Creator prepared for us with love.
A great website is www.freedomyou.org it has really help me with christian fasting.
We have the HolySpirit living in us, and I am so blessed by my Teacher everyday.
I am not a 'Christian' in the obviousl sense of the word, but am very interested in the essence behind all faiths ... and also in the studies that have been done of the origianl Aramiac sayings of Jesus ..... which give quite a different flavour to what he was trying to tell us. WHilst researching all this I came across a book called The Essene Gospel of Jesus Christ ... in there you will find many refeences to food, to why we should not kill any living thing, to why we should not cook our food ..... it is fascinating .... however I also take into acccount that Jesus would have been speaking to people who lived in a very hot climate at the time ! If you read about Chinese Medecine, they say that in a climate like we have in England for example, it is NOT healthy to be completely raw because we need to nurture what they term our 'digestive fire' which can be weakened by too much raw food....OK if you live in hot climate, but not so good for us folk who have to deal with so much damp and cold ! THis also makes sense to me, plus we all have diffrerent constitutions. Green foods, algaes etc shoudl not be consumed too much by certain constitutional types, I have heard. Anyway going off the point a bit - just wanted to receommend that book really !
Caroline
Wow, I had no idea there were so many raw Christians here! I've been lurking for a few days, but when I saw this topic decided to sign up. I'm interested in eating more raw food, but not going 100% raw, as I don't see any reason to give up healthy foods like beans and bread. I'm glad to know that there are other Christians who believe that their bodies are God's temples!
Hello!
It's so nice to find a raw food community where I'm not banned from speaking about my Lord! (Not that I've lasted long in places like that....)
There are so many things God has confirmed to me lately, especially, about why He's led me down this whole, raw food path...but I confess, I was beginning to feel a little like Elijah, like there was hardly any others, but it's so wonderful to see so many here!
I really look forward to getting to know you all better!
I'm still reading through the many pages here, but am definately be looking forward to some raw fellowship!
~Anastazia~
P.S.
There was a book recommended awhile back about the Essene Gospel of Jesus....nothing personal, whoever recommended it, but it's a different Jesus, & a different gospel than the Bible presents. I read it numerous times during my new age years, & it's very much a new age veiwpoint, adding & deleting/ommitting things that were never part of the Bible, or who Jesus Christ is...
I felt compelled to say something, due to the interest expressed by christians when it was recommended...{we are our brother's (& sister's) keeper, right?}
Hi! I'm so glad I found this thread!! Its so great to read all these encouraging, helpful words from other Christians who are trying to be healthy & raw!
I've enjoyed this thread very much!
My husband and I were raw for 6 months last year,.., 5 months were awesome... I never felt better...then the 6th month I started having really bad digestive and energy issues and fell off... I think I know what my downfall was and what caused the extreme issues I was having... and I believe God has lead me back to this way of eating... as well as shown me my faults from last time around.
I'm also wondering if any of you guys have ever successfully made raw "chips" of any kind... I LOVE crunchy chips! esp, baked Kettle brand....
so if anyone knows of a 'chips' type of recipe please share!
I have seen the Kale chip recipe come up alot and gonna try it as soon as I track down some kale!
Hope all your health issues get straight soon Emily!
Hey, I'm taking a Financial Peace class for teenagers right now, and it's really good so far! I've learned a lot of helpful information so far.
Hey all. A little bit late to game I see as this thread has been going for quite some time. Born again with a burning passion for Jesus, who has lead me to this path of being raw vegan.
hi everyone, i am new to the site. It is great to know their are other Christians that are taking care of their bodies....I am a raw food chef in michgan... its hard to get the meat and potato state on-broad but they are coming around. I will be praying for you missemy....God wants you healed.
Hi everyone-- I know this post started a loonnnggg time ago and I've only read a few pages of the conversations that have been going on, but I just wanted to say hi to all my fellow raw christians on the site! Its great to have support, but even better to know that some of you are christians, as well. One of my main motivations for being raw was to keep my body clean and healthy: "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." 1 Cor 6:19-20
I really am trying to live my life according to God's will-- even though the path right now is foggy and totally unclear: if we're supposed to walk by faith and not by sight, well then, I really have no choice these days.
Glad I'm not alone-- take care and God bless,
Hey everybody, I'm a Christian from NC, trying to make it through college. I enjoy following Christ and love entering His presence. It's good to be able to meet some other Christians on here. I really enjoy the clarity of mind that comes from eating only raw foods.
I am a raw Christian, and very thankful the Lord has given me this raw lifestyle! I've been raw off and on for about 1 1/2 years, and just recently made a decision to go raw all the way. It was a very natural progression that I sort of fell into over the past few weeks. I'm glad to have found this forum!
Hi all! I'm a raw newbie. And I'm a believer as well! Nice to see others here! :)
Janice
Well hello there yourself!! Yes I am new and just beginning my raw journey, but it's definitely wonderful to see there is another Christian gone raw! I notice a lot of websites where there is a lot of talk of "mother earth", but nothing about how God insisted that our bodies are our temples! I'm glad I landed on this site!
Yeayaieeeeeeeee!!! Hello Brothers and Sister's in Christ! It is so great to see others who love the Lord and raw food in one place! He has healed me through the passion to find the truth behind the 'health care' system that so many have put their trust and faith in. I look forward in standing with you all to leading others in the truth through the word and what it says about His promises!
Nice to see other followers of Christ in the raw movement. Hi everyone.
Hi! Just joined GoneRaw, great to see a Christian group here!! We recently moved from San Diego to Walla Walla, WA. Any Raw Christians in Eastern WA?
excited to join this topic. Our bodies are a gift from God and we should treat it as such. I've rededicated my life to Christ and I want to live a more virtuous, prosperous, and fullfilling life. I know that if I take care of the temple that GOD has graciously blessed me with, I know that I am abiding by his word and will.....I am a new Rawie and I am excited about this venture. I have researched and purchased great books about the Raw journey. My Excalibur is on order and I can't wait to make all of these great recipes for myself and family. I know that some of the foods aren't going to be to my liking but I know that most will.
Nice to meet everyone here and can't wait to hear all about your experiences as well.
Didn't read all the comments, but just thought I'd jump in and say HELLO! I am Mormon (YES, we ARE Christian). Just thought I'd wave to everyone :) One of the biggest reasons that I have been able to be open minded about going raw vegan is because of the Word of Wisdom and what our scriptures tell us.
Grace