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“Is It a Sin to Eat Meat on Friday During Lent?” by Chris Pennington

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During Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, many Christian traditions choose to abstain from meat on Fridays. Where did this tradition come from—and more importantly, does the Bible command it? In this article, author Chris Pennington provides historical context and perspective on that question… and other pressing ones, like “does Taco Bell really count as meat?”

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Mar 7, 2025 • 4 mins 27 sec

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