I never heard of that. I guess I thought being veg*n was abit more spiritual. I guess I can see how it could be ahealth decision too. Hm.I think some people might choose a vegan lifestyle more dueto their perception of the health benefits and less because they feel amoral conviction.
Thanks for elaborating. I learn something new everyday.Well Lissa, most of myvegetarian/vegan friends (yes, they're still veg) don't feel thateating meat/dairy/eggs, etc.is wrong. They do it for healthreasons, they do it because they have allergies, orthey do itbecause they just don't like meat. Ethics is usually near the bottom ofthe list.
I became a vegan because, like I said, Ido believe it's healthier. I had just gotten back from a mission's tripwhere I practically lived on processed meats and cheese. It really mademe feel gross, andI needed a change.
I'll admit thatfor awhile, I didhave some convictions about the ethics of eating meat. I don't feelthat way now (and for the record, I changed my mind about that while Iwas still a vegan; I went back to eating meat for unrelated reasons).
~Emily and the Fuzzbutts~
It is a lot of self control. For me, I've been strugglingwith cheese for quite some time now. I can't seem to kickit. I love cheese and it doesn't help that I'm from thecheesehead state. I will stop eating iteventually. But I think I'd have an easier time quittingsmoking.BTW - I applaud anybody who can commit to a veganlifestyle... I know that I do not have the will power to do so. I haveconsidered it, but I would miss a lot of things - Cheese, yogurt,chicken, eggs, steak... Call me sick, but I enjoy the flavor of beef,and it really helps when I become anemic.
Vegans are incredible examples of self-control and self-awareness. I amsure there are a lot of people who feel that it is right to do, butstillsuccumb to conforming to society and it's standards.
I've dabbled a bit with being vegatarian, but it was for a differentset of ethics than normal. Eating lower on the food chainmeans that I have less of an ecological "footprint"- the amount ofspace required to provide for all my needs. In the same way,when I did eat meat it was generally from animals that had smaller"footprints"- chickens, fish, etc. Commercial beef isextremely expensive in terms of the land used to grow all the corn andsuch- they are very inefficient. Even though I never wentcompletely vegetarian, I've often gone a week without meat.I've also found that I feel much more healthy when I eat vegetarianmore often. However, I have trouble getting enough iron evenwith a daily supplement and eating meat and iron-richveggies. Since I'm so prone to anemia, it would be a bad ideafor me to completely cut out meat.Well Lissa, most of myvegetarian/vegan friends (yes, they're still veg) don't feel thateating meat/dairy/eggs, etc.is wrong. They do it for healthreasons, they do it because they have allergies, orthey do itbecause they just don't like meat. Ethics is usually near the bottom ofthe list.
I can't say from personal experience, because I do eat dairy, but I have considered not doing so. Personally, I think dairy could be considered morally wrong because of the harsh conditions the animals are kept in. Sure, there exist some places that are ethical to the animals, and treat them very well. But some places, from what I've heard, are just atrocious. Most big businesses are just interested in making a buck, and if that means losing a cow or two, or a few chickens, they'll be willing to do that. I dunno, maybe I should do more research before I make this assessment... maybe its not completely based on fact... but thats what it seems like.I don't want to start an argument or any thing but why some of you find eating dairy morally wrong? Just curious
Some peopleare against the way that the animals are treated. And some believe that humans weren't intended to consume any animal products. Some believe both.Thor- your the only meat eater hear- I eat meat too.
I am by no means a vegetarian and know that I could never be that way. I enjoy my meat and dairy way to much and don't seeany thingmorally wrong with this. I however do respect the fact that some people see that it is wrong.
I don't want to start an argument or any thing but why some of you find eating dairy morally wrong? Just curious
Nuts, vegetables, beans, soy...there's lots of stuff out there. I probably don't get enough protein, but it isn't affecting me right now.How do vegetarians get enough protein?
I've considered it before, but I'm not wild about beans or tofu.
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