There are so many great reasons to be vegan! Recently when I've talked to people about veganism is been mostly about food for health. I tell people of my weight loss, that I feel better, sleep better and that I have more energy.
ALL of these things are true! I'm not at all glorifying it or enhancing the truth in some covert way in order to justify my lifestyle choices...I simply tell the truth.
Well, over the last few days I've been feeling very convicted to share more of the reasons, the moral and ethical reasons I won't eat meat.
I want to share the suffering and inhumane treatment of animals in a way that won't offend people. Not because I care so much about offending them, but because I really want them to listen. Offended people never care to listen. I want to help people understand the horrors that they are likely unknowingly participating in.
People are, quite often, sensitive when it comes to their dietary choices. I am not naive to the fact that there will always be people that are fully aware of the suffering of animals and choose to consume them anyway. However, I know that some people don't have any clue about the terrible suffering and abuse that is taking place on factory farms. I think many are unintentionally disconnected... they are so distracted by the business of their lives that they don't have the time to sit and research like I do. They may never slow down long enough to think about it unless someone tells them.
In the mean time, they are unknowingly supporting abuse, torture and murder. Yes, I do believe it's murder. I believe that all living beings have a will to live, and if given the choice would choose life.
So, how do I go about informing people (without being offensive) of these atrocities? How do I handle those who call me stupid, pick me apart and don't care? Is there a way to make them care, or do I just refocus my energy to those who are willing to listen.
This undertaking kind of makes me feel the same as when I'm trying to share the gospel of Jesus with someone. Not everyone is receptive. Some are hateful or could simply care less. Then you have those who have never "really" heard.
Maybe I just need to approach it with the same attitude of love. Like most Christians say, plant the seed and then it's up to God to finish the rest, because we can't save anyone. Only Christ can do that. Now that I've typed that last line, I think I have my answer.
I can't change the world, and I know that. However, if I can help one person with choosing a healthier lifestyle and save countless animals from just one person's change, then I guess all the jokes, nastiness and people not caring is worth it! Because saving even one is better than saving none!
In the end I have to be able to look myself in the mirror and be ok with who I see. Right now, I see a person who is doing good, but could certainly be doing more!
Please consider veganism. If you place your pet dog or cat or what ever animal you love in the position of that cow, calf, chicken, turkey, pig etc., I think you could probably understand how I feel. Better yet how the animal would feel. If you wouldn't want your pet to be tortured and then put on your plate, then why would you accept that as the fate for any other animal? Could you look at your beloved pet and say "I know this is awful for you, but I just don't think I can give up eating meat. I'm sorry, but your life isn't quite as valuable as my desire to consume flesh".
The immense suffering of the poor animals is very real. The same as if it were your own pet. They feel pain, sadness, fear and much more! If you are unsure about the reality of what I'm sharing with you then please check out these videos. You can see just how horrendous the situation is for these poor creatures. But be prepared they are violent, deplorable and utterly heart breaking.
I hope that seeing this suffering that you will be heartbroken for their sakes too. I can't watch these videos without crying. My husband often asks me why I still watch them when I already understand the suffering? I watch them so I don't get complacent. I watch them, because it encourages me to make better choices each and every day. And, I watch them so that I can muster up the courage, for the sake of the animals, to beg others to adopt a vegan lifestyle!
If anyone has questions, I'll do the best I can to answer them. Please don't be hateful in the comments. If you choose to comment, simply be respectful. If you made it this far, I thank you for reading. If you watched the videos, I thank you to. I would love to hear about what you thought.
Thanks y'all ♡
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