why create non kosher animals?

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why did hashem create non kosher animals, was it to tempt us and see if we would control ourselves?

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score 20 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 14 '10 at 23:50

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That is one reason, sure; in general, Hashem gave us rules of what to do and not to do, in order to refine us (Bereishis Rabbah 44:1).

But aside from that, the various non-kosher animals have their roles to play in the ecosystem - as predators, scavengers, etc. Also, some of them are also useful to us in capacities other than food: consider horses, camels, etc.

answered Apr 14 '10 at 23:50

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horses and camels are not kosher? Muslims eat that – user4951 Feb 28 '12 at 10:56
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@Jim, Yes, horses and camels are not kosher. Muslims do not keep the laws of kosher. – HodofHod Feb 28 '12 at 14:11

score 12 · Answer 2 · edited May 03 '12 at 05:48

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The Gemara in Eruvin says that both the cat and the ant (which are non-kosher animals) exists in order for us to learn from their character traits.

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answered Apr 15 '10 at 00:05

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score 8 · Answer 3 · edited May 03 '12 at 05:48

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If there are no non-kosher animals, you can't get reward for not eating them.

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answered Apr 14 '10 at 23:34

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score 3 · Answer 4 · answered Apr 15 '10 at 20:38

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maybe to get a bigger reward for making the right choice and eat kosher

answered Apr 15 '10 at 20:38

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score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Nov 06 '16 at 06:27

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Non-Jews have the right to eat as well, so why wouldn't God create animals for them to eat.

answered Nov 06 '16 at 06:27

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score 1 · Answer 6 · edited May 04 '12 at 05:31

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The cycle; blank eats blank and blank which eats blank...
There is also a mitvah to not eat it.

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answered Apr 15 '10 at 04:55

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Pio, Welcome to mi.yodeya, and thanks for all your participation! – Isaac Moses Apr 15 '10 at 13:17

score -3 · Answer 7 · edited Feb 28 '12 at 15:37

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Speculation here. As pets? I guess creating humans through evolution leave tons of side products.

I surely am glad cute kittens are not kosher.

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answered Feb 28 '12 at 10:59

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The premise of this question is that everything G-d creates has a purpose. Unless you'd like to challenge that premise from a Jewish perspective, this answer does not really address the question. Alternatively, if you can find a Jewish source for "As pets", then that might work. – HodofHod Feb 28 '12 at 15:49

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