Yes, but I also believe there is much much wisdom in the law and even ordinances.

To bring things fully into context, it's important to understand that we do live in a fallen world, and that we must make amends to do so happily and in good health.

I have not eaten pork in probably 6-7 years except for the very rare slice of bacon usually tossed at me as a 'you have to try this!' ordheurve (spell that for me). And though there is probably spiritual relevance in other 'clean and unclean' commands (how could there not be?) I also feel it's wise to comprehend the simple literalness of those statements also. What affects my spirit affects my physical body, and vice versa.

God never changes. If He said don't eat pork, don't eat dead birds if you don't know what killed them etc... then I probably should follow His advice. I do surely know when I haven't followed it I have suffered for my ignorance... Have gotten quite sick matter of fact. Plus where is God at my table if there is a pork roast upon it? Think He'll bless my food if he said don't eat that to begin with? I doubt it.

I even wonder how much of my heavy metal poisoning is due to my love of oysters on the half shell. A love I have outgrown by force I must say.