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What is the Origination of not eating meat on Friday?

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What is the origin of not eating meat on Friday?
We were taught not to eat meat on a Friday, as others were not as fortunate to have meat. It was also part faith based as an act of abstinence.
What is the purpose of not eating meat on Friday?
It shows sacrifice just like Jesus in the desert when he fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. But only christians or Catholics do this.
Where in the the Bible does it translate to not eating meat on Friday?
Matthew 18:18 "Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." The Church has the authority to...
What are the specific ages for not eating meats during Fridays of Lent?
Any Catholic from age 14 up is bound by the rules of abstinence during Lent unless contraindicated by medical reasons.
Is not eating meat on Friday still a law of the Church.?
Yes, Friday abstinence is still the law. However, people are now allowed to either abstain from eating meat or do some other form of penance or good work on Friday instead.