not that Paul’s theology here depends on such a distinction but that clearly part of the problem for some (whom Paul has indicated see themselves as “strong”) is that they have always felt they had the “right” or “freedom” to eat all such meat. They have never had a (moral) “conscience” about the matter. They have never accepted Paul’s dictum that “not all things build up.” In fact, even though Paul says “eat,” with his talk of “self-awareness” or “conscience” he limits that right; he does not extend