Why Do Roman Catholics Have To Eat Fish On Friday?
” by Hoyt W. Allen, Jr. My quick reference says that this was started by the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) in A.D. 988. Some have stated that the fish business was “hurting” and the hierarchy of the RCC ordered the dogma (doctrine or belief) in order to assist it. Possibly, the RCC hierarchy had some relatives involved. The dogma was lifted in the 1960’s or 70’s (I called the local parish priest, but he did not know exactly when). However, at the beginning of Lent, that Friday must be a “no meat” day. Lent is the period of forty weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Bible fasting was always a private matter & not something to publish as was done by the RCC. I have practiced fasting on one day a week and it is a spiritual blessing. However, no one was aware of this except my wife. Sometimes I have gone through several days of fasting. If a person is in questionable health they should check with their doctor prior to the event. Bible fasting was always going without food or drink voluntar
