Your analysis fails to acknowledge the significance of Peter experiencing hunger while praying in the story. It is crucial to understand this literal aspect, as the dietary laws of the Old Testament no longer applied once Paul began preaching to the Gentiles. Gentiles did not follow the dietary restrictions of the Old Testament and ate whatever they desired when hungry. The early church, as portrayed in the New Testament, did not adhere to these laws due to the discontinuation of the sacrificial system. With Christ's sacrifice rendering animal sacrifices unnecessary, ceremonial laws, including dietary restrictions, became obsolete. Without the sacrificial system, it is impossible to uphold the ceremonial laws.