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About 6 months ago - me stepdaughter showed me one of those animal-slasher-flicks. I had seen them before and wrote them off as propaganda. This time however - I was genuinely shocked and moved to do something about it in my own small way. I became a vegetarian with a few slip ups - then eventually graduated to full-blown veganism.
One of the main reasons for this change was my faith. As a Christian, I'm led to love all of God's creation - and to spread that love whenever possible. I can't in good conscience eat a plate of meat after knowing that the animal that provided me this meal was more than likely tortured (some more/some less) from the moment of birth until death.
Also - the impact on the environment to support the meat industry is immense.
I usually just eat raw fruits, nuts, and vegetables and I supplement my protein with Sun Warrior Raw Vegan Protein - in case anyone was wondering. Occasionally - I will let whole grain pasta, tortilla chips, and alcohol slip into diet, but I try not to make them staples. I also avoid frankenfoods (fake meat). In essence - I've become a short-haired, athletic hippy.
Anyway, since I hadn't been around for so long - I though I'd share something that had changed in my life since I was last posting regularly.
BTW - I'm careful not to judge those that still eat meat - as I was among them just a short time ago. I also don't evangelize unless I'm asked, which is rare. Perhaps after a few years of sticking to it, then I may become more vocal about it.
One of the main reasons for this change was my faith. As a Christian, I'm led to love all of God's creation - and to spread that love whenever possible. I can't in good conscience eat a plate of meat after knowing that the animal that provided me this meal was more than likely tortured (some more/some less) from the moment of birth until death.
Also - the impact on the environment to support the meat industry is immense.
I usually just eat raw fruits, nuts, and vegetables and I supplement my protein with Sun Warrior Raw Vegan Protein - in case anyone was wondering. Occasionally - I will let whole grain pasta, tortilla chips, and alcohol slip into diet, but I try not to make them staples. I also avoid frankenfoods (fake meat). In essence - I've become a short-haired, athletic hippy.
Anyway, since I hadn't been around for so long - I though I'd share something that had changed in my life since I was last posting regularly.
BTW - I'm careful not to judge those that still eat meat - as I was among them just a short time ago. I also don't evangelize unless I'm asked, which is rare. Perhaps after a few years of sticking to it, then I may become more vocal about it.