and likewise the only reason I give slice crap is because I know him and have nothing but respect for him.
this is just one of those areas where you and I disagree on faith. Yours is centered around the jewish rules/tenants (jmo of course), mine is centered on the personal relationship with God/Jesus/Holy Spirit, that I believe is called for.
why give free will if we are supposed to be so hide bound to all the freaking laws in Leviticus. Outside of the 10 commandments Leviticus is all culturally formed where very few ties to faith: Kill this many doves on this day after you have done this.
and much of the basis for pork being outlawed(whatever) is because they were/are filthy animals, in a time where germs weren't understood and food wasn't cooked thoroughly. So yes I believe God does take it serious in that it can make us sick and possibly kill us. But I don't see how eating pork gets in the way of our relationship with God.
And I inherently believe God has a sense of humor. Now whether or not that particular joke crossed a line, idk. but that is between him and me. and I think like with us, God and myself have a good enough relation where there is no harm to such jokes.