Contradiction with Acts 10:13-15
This passage describes a vision where Peter is told that he should not call any food impure that God has made clean, suggesting a departure from Old Testament dietary restrictions.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares that nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them, indicating that dietary laws are not what makes one unclean.
Mark 7:18-19: Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Contradiction with Romans 14:14
Paul states that no food is unclean in itself, which contrasts with the dietary restrictions outlined in Deuteronomy.
Romans 14:14: I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that [there is] nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him [it is] unclean. [unclean: Gr. common]
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4-5
This passage emphasizes that every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, suggesting a nullification of specific clean/unclean distinctions.
1 Timothy 4:4-5: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 14:6 talks about animals that are considered clean for eating based on certain physical characteristics. A contradiction could arise if the specified characteristics do not accurately or consistently determine which animals are safe or healthy to eat, according to modern biological or nutritional knowledge. However, as these dietary laws are based on religious or cultural practices, they may not align with scientific classifications.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency might arise when considering the dietary laws in Deuteronomy 14:6 against the broader context of Christian teachings, particularly in the New Testament. Some Christians believe that, through the teachings of Jesus, the dietary restrictions of the Old Testament are no longer applicable. This can create conflict or confusion about whether these laws should still be followed and how they align with the overall message of Christianity, which often emphasizes spiritual purity over physical practices.