Boar’s Heart asked:
Why should it be a “mortal sin?” What is more human, more sublime, than a beautifully prepared meal or fine delicacy? Isn’t it *gluttony* that allows us to make distinctions of merit—epicureans, bon vivants, aficionados of fine wines, cheeses . . . isn’t gluttony what IMPROVES life?
Why should it be a “mortal sin?” What is more human, more sublime, than a beautifully prepared meal or fine delicacy? Isn’t it *gluttony* that allows us to make distinctions of merit—epicureans, bon vivants, aficionados of fine wines, cheeses . . . isn’t gluttony what IMPROVES life?
Why should it be considered sinful? James Beard was a BIG man, and look how he changed fine dining! I’d call him a holy martyr to the cause, not a “mortal sinner!”
Neal
He just wants us to be healthy thats all
Comment by Fireball226 — March 10, 2008 @ 10:46 am
Alright, taking up the challenge again…
It was a stroke of genius when the Creatrix made an art form of aquireing needed fuel.
But too much fuel is wasted. Doesn’t do your engine any good, just hangs around. And wasted energy doesn’t improve anyone’s existence.
Comment by Jewel — March 10, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
ohhh my….gluttony…..MMmmmmm (slurping) I loveeeee my food…even spider pigs taste so good
Comment by Lord Darkgoth Nitesabre — March 11, 2008 @ 11:27 am
your definition of ‘gluttony’ os wrong. here:
Noun 1. gluttony – habitual eating to excess
intemperance – the quality of being intemperate
greediness, hoggishness, piggishness – an excessive desire for food
gluttony is more for overweight people. people who are infatuated with food. it has nothing to do with eating well, having a nicely prepared meal. it’s about how MUCH of the food you eat.
Comment by britney487 — March 12, 2008 @ 4:15 am
You can enjoy food without engorging yourself on it.
One trick that chefs sometimes use, in fact, is to serve smaller portions. If the diner is still just a little hungry when they finish their meal, then they interpret that to mean that they liked it.
Comment by SDW — March 14, 2008 @ 9:06 am
Who says fine cuisine, fine wine, I suppose a great cigar now and then if you’re not ******* yourself and others into lung cancer- etc. are gluttony?
We’re created to enjoy life.
We’re also given the intelligence and will to create enjoyable things to add to our existence.
It only becomes gluttony if you spend more time enjoying fine cuisine, fine wine and cigars than being productive, or if your enjoyment of them detracts quality from the existence of your family and others. Otherwise, they are just gifts of existence. Enjoy!
Comment by sweetheeb — March 14, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Everything in moderation is best. You can still enjoy the fine things.
Along with gluttony goes the lack of respect for yourself. Everyone pigs out once in awhile, but as a lifestyle it would be a character flaw in my book.
Comment by dogsrspcl — March 16, 2008 @ 5:14 am
I think here that you are confusing a gourmet with a glutton. Sometimes demanding “JUST a bit of dry white toast with a cup of tea… not too strong… not too weak. I don’t want to cause difficulty for you” or complaining that there is “Just no place to get a PROPERLY cooked steak” is as much gluttony as what most people think of as gluttony.
It is the OVER indulgence (whether in amount or by being OVERLY critial) that is the problem
Appreciation on the other hand….. That is by no means gluttony……
Comment by Anne H — March 18, 2008 @ 1:44 am
Anything in extreme excess is gluttony- think you have meaning wrong. God created us, we have no right to destroy our body on purpose. I drink now and then, but If it became a habit to the point, I neglected my family, quit working, developed health or drinking problems- then that is gluttony!
Comment by michelle — March 20, 2008 @ 10:50 am
Gluttony is not about enjoyment, although there are those who would believe that people should be miserable. Gluttony is about excess. There is a difference between enjoying a glass of fine Shiraz and drowning your sorrows in a pint of Night Train. Do you think that Jesus produced, some weak and flavorless wine at Cana? It was a celebration. Knowing when less is more and more is more is celebration without gluttony.
“Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards; there it enters the roots of the vines, to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy.” –Ben Franklin
Comment by novangelis — March 23, 2008 @ 10:26 am