Woody Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 I have to confess ... I don't always wash my hands before eating. Now ... my mother was not neglectful. She did teach me to do such. But over the years ... I have fallen. However ... there is good news. While studying the lesson this week ... Thursday's lesson to be specific ... I found that I have good company. Quote: the Pharisees and the teacher of the law asked Jesus why His disciples broke the tradition of the elders by not washing their hands before they ate (Matt. 15:2) Even if it is not in the scriptures .... why disobey this basic principle of health? Forgive me if some of you have discussed this in Sabbath School. But, I was unable to attend. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
carolaa Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Oh, Redwood, you need to at least wash your hands before potluck. Seriously. Quote
Woody Posted July 19, 2008 Author Posted July 19, 2008 Carolaa .... If I did that .... some might think that I was Pharisitical. Later .... In an effort to be a good speller ... I will correct it to ... Parasitical. No .... that still doesn't look right. But it may say something. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Guest gem Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 I don't always wash my hands before eating. Ewwwww. Often in potluck there's only one laddle to use in each dish. In some cultures, eating by hands is necessary to pay respect so either you wash your hands or not it's your call i guess...can deal with the consequence later (~_~) Quote
cricket Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 So...let me get this straight. Go to church. Shake hands. Wash hands before potluck. Use same ladle as Redwood who(for purposes of this post only I propose) did NOT wash his hands. Then go eat--with the same germs from ladle as Redwood had on his hands. OR... After filling my plate with all the calorie-rich potluck foods, I go back to the restroom to wash my hands and then resume my eating. Too much work. Eating at home is cleaner and safer. Quote
carolaa Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Carolaa .... If I did that .... some might think that I was Pharisitical. It's only Pharisaical (I think that's the correct spelling) if you stand on the street corner and broadcast what you are doing with trumpet fanfare and such. Just go about your business quietly and you'll be healthier AND safe from any such accusations. Although Cricket has a point about picking up utensils after others have touched them who haven't washed their hands. I can't believe I hadn't thought of that! I suppose you could always take your own serving spoon... Quote
carolaa Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Another thing I hadn't thought of until someone recently pointed it out to me -- Do you ever take your leftovers home from potluck to finish later? I'm talking about the dish you took that didn't get quite eaten up. I can't stand to see food go to waste, so I used to always take my dish home and eat the leftovers later -- until someone told me that was gross, because who knows what little kid had their licked-clean fingers in it, and there aren't any sneezeguards, and it had been sitting out for at least 2 hours, and...you get the picture. Ew. Quote
cricket Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 Hehe. I can't believe you hadn't thought of that! Potlucks are pretty disgusting any way you look at it. IN MY OPINION. Quote
carolaa Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 I've always loved potluck and never understood people who wouldn't stay by and eat together. I figured they were antisocial or uppity, but my eyes have been opened to see that there are alternate reasons I hadn't thought of. Quote
Woody Posted July 19, 2008 Author Posted July 19, 2008 This has become a disgusting thread. Who in the world started such gross thoughts. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Contented Posted July 19, 2008 Posted July 19, 2008 All it takes is a good spoon, ladle, spatula, (or something that won't fall in), then use the utensil. When you eat, eat with a fork! - And don't touch your food! Take the leftovers home and reheat them (it'll kill the germs). Cold stuff might be a problem, but then the pie is never leftover! Yum! Quote
Woody Posted July 19, 2008 Author Posted July 19, 2008 All I can say is that if the disciples didn't wash their hands at potluck ... why should 'I' ? Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators LynnDel Posted July 20, 2008 Moderators Posted July 20, 2008 Quote: All I can say is that if the disciples didn't wash their hands at potluck ... why should 'I' ? Answer: Weaker people, badder germs (as an English major, I can play with the language all I want). Back in the old days (I remember 'em - shock) they used to re-use syringe needles, too. Autoclave and re-use. Who's your doctor, Redwood, so I can tell him you don't mind getting used needles stuck into you? Quote LD
Amelia Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 ewww I also remember the old timey needles. Lots of reusables back then. But being in the food industry, I can tell you that there are alot of equally gross things out there along with non hand washing. (shudders) Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Guest gem Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 All I can say is that if the disciples didn't wash their hands at potluck ... why should 'I' ? Back then the earth was less populated. The plane wasn't invented yet. Now the bugs and ticks traveled by jetplane and according to Richard Branson in near future they will release a jet that can travel from US to Australia in 30 minutes.......that's way more faster. Yes, I remember those reusable needles. I used to watch my grandmother boiling water to sterilized those needles and when she stucked it into the patients' bum they scream, i guess the needles got dull from reusing many times. Quote
Amelia Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 I think a box of wet naps on every table would be good. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Moderators Gerr Posted July 20, 2008 Moderators Posted July 20, 2008 All I can say is that if the disciples didn't wash their hands at potluck ... why should 'I' ? Do as you please, but washing your hands is still one of the most effective ways of warding off infection. As soon as the after-church handshaking was over today, I headed for the restroom to wash my hands. People cough into hands; blow their noses into their hands. Come out of toilets and restrooms without washing their hands. Only heaven knows where those hands have been. Gerry Quote
Dr. Shane Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 If ever asked to give grace at potluck make one should always make sure they asked a special blessing from God for all who washed there hands first and thank God again that they are not like those that didn't wash their hands. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Amelia Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 If ever asked to give grace at potluck make one should always make sure they asked a special blessing from God for all who washed there hands first and thank God again that they are not like those that didn't wash their hands. OOoooo a triple whammy. Prayer, judgement and guilt all at once. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Woody Posted July 20, 2008 Author Posted July 20, 2008 From the current selection of posts ... I would say the handwashers cleanly win hands down. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
olger Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Potluck is Goodluck. Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
Neil D Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 All I can say is that if the disciples didn't wash their hands at potluck ... why should 'I' ? Redwood, I found this for you....Just for you..... And personally, I think EVERY bathroom needs one of these devices... Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Moderators Bravus Posted July 21, 2008 Moderators Posted July 21, 2008 Meh - there's good research to show that kids who aren't exposed to their fair share of dirt and germs young end up with more allergies and illness. Germs help build up your immune system. So man up, you bunch of wimps, and chow down at the potluck: you'll geta blessing from the food, another from the company, and yet another from an enhanced immune system! Quote Truth is important
ChildofChrist Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 They did not have modern facilities back then so it wasn't like the disciples could just pop in to take care of business. We, here in the USA most often meet in buildings that require by law, running water and working plumbing. While germs are no respecter of Christian vs worldly bodies, cleanliness is love in it's most basic form. Just like eating pork and other unclean foods while it was and is not fit for human consumsation whether Jewish or Gentile. (And we wonder why MRSA, the bird flu etc, is spreading so rapidly.) I tend to carry that alcohol stuff in my church tote so I can cleanse my paws. Quote Wakan Tanka Kici Un ~~Child of Christ~~
Woody Posted July 21, 2008 Author Posted July 21, 2008 Quote: I tend to carry that alcohol stuff in my church tote Blasphemy Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
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