UNITED
NATIONS/BOLOGNA/TRIPE DAY
Job, Chapter 31,
Verse 34
Because I feared the great multitude and the scorn
of the clans terrified me—then I should have remained silent, and not come out
of doors!
Job’s present protest is made, not in spite of hidden
sins which he had been unwilling to disclose, but out of genuine innocence. He
is claiming that his only fear was that of the Lord and that all his life he
has followed the law of God in the nine areas of moral concern.
To practice righteousness
in the areas of moral concern we must strive for humility and its source in
knowing that all goodness comes from the Spirit.
1. Falsehood and deceit
2. Exploitation of the land.
3. Lust and Adultery.
4. Rights of servants (We are all made
in the image of God)
5. Hardness toward the poor and needy.
6. Idolatry. Social injustice is the
reverse side of idolatry.
7. Hatred of enemies. Don’t curse.
Repay evil with good.
8. Hospitality. In ancient society
without police you have a duty to protect and help.
9. Hypocrisy. Integrity between mind,
body and actions.
(Looks like this could be a list of prerequisite skills necessary to become a member of Congress)
United Nations Day celebrates the anniversary of the
ratification of the United Nations Charter which occurred on October 24, 1945.
The United Nations is an international organization engaged in the diplomatic
and peaceful communication between the countries of the world. The organization
oversees issues like human rights, international security, political freedoms
and democracy with an end goal of achieving of world peace. The UN Charter was
officially signed on June 26th, 1945 but it could not come into existence until
the signatory states had ratified it and deposited notification to the effect
with the US Department of State. This occurred on October 24th, 1945. The
organization's Charter has now been ratified by most countries in the world.
The United Nations is a global organization with six official languages,
English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic. United Nations Day is
observed on October 24th each year.
Pray that the UN will be a force
for building the kingdom of heaven and not a secular force oppressing the
religious rights of the people of God.
One wonders if it was part of His
divine plan to have UN day and Baloney Day coincide.
Too add insult to injury today is
also Tripe Day-Dude!
When most of us think of bologna, we think of the smooth off-pink meat that comes with the red ring of plastic around it at the grocery store. While it’s true that this is one type of Bologna, most people are unaware that there is an entire range of bologna, and that it’s all named after the country of its origin. Bologna Day is your chance to learn a little something about this traditional lunch meat and where it came from. We know that most of you consider bologna to be a childhood favorite lunchtime meat, but there’s so much more to it than just that simple meat. Bologna can be made from any number of meats, including beef, turkey, venison, chicken, and even a vegetarian soy protein. What makes bologna is the seasonings used in its preparation, a combination of nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, allspice, celery seed, and the secret ingredient, myrtle berries. This final ingredient is what gives the meat its distinctive taste, and it also happens to be found in mortadella. There are a few common forms of bologna, though most of us are familiar with the pre-sliced variety. If you’ve ever seen Kielbasa than you’re familiar with the shape of Ring Bologna, though it is completely different meat. Ring bologna is commonly sliced and used as a topping on crackers, though it is also occasionally pickled to help aid its storage. Rag bologna comes in the form of a long stick and is typically sold in a swatch of cloth, hence its name. Unlike rag bologna or sliced bologna, it has a much higher fat content and texture, being made with milk solids, spices, cereal, and flour to help give it bulk. Finally, it’s put through a bath of lactic acid and then coated with paraffin wax. If the only bologna you’ve ever had is the sliced bologna, then Bologna Day is going to be a special occasion for you!
How to Celebrate Bologna Day
Tripe Day[4]
Tripe, it’s a word that has come to mean ‘pointless’, ‘silly’, or ‘false’. These terms are only
appropriate in how the reputation of tripe as a culinary component has been
undermined. Tripe is the edible lining of farm animals, primarily cattle. While
it sounds off-putting to the average palette tripe can be formed into an
incredible meal full of flavor. World Tripe Day celebrates this much-reviled
dish and strives to return it to a place of honor among meats. While we in
English speaking countries rarely see tripe available in the store, and even
less common in restaurants, it’s
a popular meal in other countries throughout the world. In places like Italy,
it’s so common that it’s actually served from
street-side vendors as a form of on-the-go food, served with a small fork or
even on a roll. There are multiple kinds of tripe, even from one animal. Take
the cow, for instance. Cows have a four-chambered stomach, and each stomach is
the source of a different form of tripe. Blanket Tripe (also known as smooth,
flat, or plain tripe) is from the first stomach and is the least popular among
those who love tripe. Honeycomb tripe comes from the second stomach,
specifically from the lowest part of the same. It has a tender and meaty flavor
and retains its shape during preparation. Its honeycomb texture makes it great
tripe to serve with sauces. The second stomach is also the source of “pocket tripe”. Book tripe comes from
the third stomach and reed tripe from the fourth.
How to Celebrate World Tripe Day
World Tripe Day is best celebrated by opening yourself
to a new culinary experience if your family isn’t one of those who indulge in
tripe as part of their normal diet. There is a rich experience to be had by
consuming tripe, and when it is properly prepared it is a cultural favorite
loved all around the world. Maybe it’s time that the English speaking countries
develop a stomach for the stomach, and World Tripe Day serves as the perfect
opportunity to learn a love of something new. Your stomach will thank you, for
eating stomach!
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