Contradiction with Genesis 9:3
God permits Noah and his descendants to eat every living thing, implying broader dietary freedom.
Genesis 9:3: Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.
Contradiction with Mark 7:18-19
Jesus declares all foods clean, which can be seen as contradicting dietary restrictions like those in Leviticus.
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 Acts 10:13-15
Peter is told in a vision to kill and eat all kinds of animals, suggesting a lifting of dietary laws.
Acts 10:13-15: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:4
Paul states that every creature of God is good for food, which can contradict certain prohibitions in Levitical law.
1 Timothy 4:4: For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction is that Leviticus 22:8 prohibits priests from eating animals that have died naturally or were torn by wild animals, while in the New Testament, there are accounts where Jesus declared all foods clean, emphasizing inner purity over dietary laws. This may seem inconsistent with earlier dietary restrictions.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Leviticus 22:8 could be seen in the context of dietary laws that restrict what priests can eat. Some might find this inconsistent with the New Testament teachings, which suggest that faith, not specific dietary rules, is more important for a relationship with God. This could create confusion about whether following strict laws or embracing faith-based principles is the right path.