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264 | www.limina-graz.eu Suggestions of promising topics for a lively discussion include the follow- ing: ̟ Food and culture are two sides of the same coin in many world re- ligions. The cycle of feast and fasting, indulgence and abstinence, still characterise faith communities today. Ritual meal practices – such as the Passover Seder, the Eucharist celebration or the Holy Communion, and the Feast of the Sacrifice – constitute a form of shared remembrance that connects the past to the present and the Divine to the cycle of life on earth. Often, these acts of commemo- ration also reflect on an (eschatological) vision of the future. What cultural transformation processes – from a religion-specific as well as interreligious perspective – can be observed here? How are food and drink talked about in the respective scriptures of the dif- ferent faith communities? Do these (religious) meals exhibit inclu- sive or exclusive characteristics? ̟ Food can take on substitute religious elements and informs iden- tity formation. Fasting and dieting have become en vogue in post- Christian and Western societies. However, there is also a rise in specifically diet-related health conditions, such as eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, etc.) or obesity. How can cultural sciences, eth- ics and theology contribute to the understanding of these phenom- ena? ̟ At the same time, economic globalisation shines a light on mal- nutrition and undernourishment affecting the Global South, a lack of adequate pay for agricultural products, but also attempts at cre- ating economic models based on fair distribution of goods and fair prices, including for imported produce from other continents. In what way can religion and theology contribute to these discours- es? What impact does the global economic disparity have on post- colonial theology? ̟ The wish and strive for integrity of creation (cf. Gen 1–2) emerges in discourses that otherwise have no apparent points of reference connected to Biblical texts. Issues of sustainability and calls for taking responsibility for creation are often interlinked. Increased awareness for the global impact of food production and distribu- tion manifests itself in ethical discussions on meat consumption Call for Papers – LIMINA 4:2 | Food – From sacred meal to lifestyle products to survival