Vegan?

[LaTashaS28]

I love my vegetables... but it would be hard to be vegan if I don't know the right foods to eat

[UGetPaid]

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Aside from a dream that you had (and we all dream really weird stuff sometimes) what is the correlation between my cat and a cow and the fact that they both happen to have eyes?

[1imaginarygirl]

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Aside from a dream that you had (and we all dream really weird stuff sometimes) what is the correlation between my cat and a cow and the fact that they both happen to have eyes?

Would you eat your cat? Why is it ok to eat one and not the other?

[countrygirl12]

     Vegan or vegetarian. I would not eat a dead animal that has been unnecessarily sacrified
     when there are other food options for your personal diet. Would you like to have one of
     your kids sacrified for food. Think about it!

Your attitude is why so many people have a bad attitude toward people who are vegan or vegetarian. You do not want to be judged for what you eat but think you have the right to judge somebody else for what they eat.

God put animals on the Earth for people to eat.  If you do not want to eat meat that is fine. But you do not have the right to condemn others for choosing to eat it.

[countrygirl12]

I have meatless Tuesdays and Fridays. Sometimes I give blood on Wednesdays or Saturdays and you would be surprised how much meat clots up your veins! Ever since I chose to go meatless, two days of the week, I have no problems and my blood flows fast. I have eaten meat all of my life but eat red meat as more of a treat or celebration (accept Hamburgers-Love those). I can not say that I feel a huge difference or any cleaner but it definitely makes a difference with my blood. I make up for the lower protein on the other five days of the week and attack just about any, and all, junk food on Saturdays and Sundays. I'll load up on salad, hummus, fruit and vegetable casseroles on my meatless days and can hardly notice that there is meet missing.

I do not eat a lot of meat.  I cannot afford steak. I do eat chicken or fish sometimes. But nobody has a right to tell me what to eat.  The red meat is really bad for you.

[countrygirl12]

I would love to go vegan, but my husband cooks dinner most of the time. I personally never cook with meat and only buy vegetarian or vegan pre-made/frozen food. I would love to eliminate dairy, as I'm lactose intolerant anyway. I have been thinking of trying out some plant-based "cheese" recipes. I felt so much better health-wise when I was 100% vegetarian.

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Do you eat potatoes?

[countrygirl12]

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Aside from a dream that you had (and we all dream really weird stuff sometimes) what is the correlation between my cat and a cow and the fact that they both happen to have eyes?

Would you eat your cat? Why is it ok to eat one and not the other?

Some countries do eat cat.  And dog.  And they frown on eating cow. So I guess people need to mind their own and not worry about what others eat.  Unless they are trying to eat YOUR pet or start eating people.

[1imaginarygirl]

I would love to go vegan, but my husband cooks dinner most of the time. I personally never cook with meat and only buy vegetarian or vegan pre-made/frozen food. I would love to eliminate dairy, as I'm lactose intolerant anyway. I have been thinking of trying out some plant-based "cheese" recipes. I felt so much better health-wise when I was 100% vegetarian.

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Do you eat potatoes?

Seriously?! I don't even know how to respond to that.

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Aside from a dream that you had (and we all dream really weird stuff sometimes) what is the correlation between my cat and a cow and the fact that they both happen to have eyes?

Would you eat your cat? Why is it ok to eat one and not the other?

Some countries do eat cat.  And dog.  And they frown on eating cow. So I guess people need to mind their own and not worry about what others eat.  Unless they are trying to eat YOUR pet or start eating people.

Ok, so why is it no big deal to eat animals, but it's tragic if an animal eats a human? Humans are so arrogant.

[jenniferhoder]

I have never tried to be, and I don't have the desire to even try! I love my meat too much!

[lywb2168]

I respect everyone's right to eat whatever way the prefer.  ME, I am not much a vegetables lover to go vegertarian/vegan.  I like some vegetables and fruits but not all of them, I hate cauliflower for example, also cannot eat cantaloupes.

I try not to eat much red meat, even though I love it, chicken several times a week and seafood sometimes.

[plennis]

I am not vegan and have no desire to eat that way.  I do not eat a lot of meat, but fairly small portions, on occasion love a good steak.  I do love vegetables  especially fresh from my garden.

[countrygirl12]

I would love to go vegan, but my husband cooks dinner most of the time. I personally never cook with meat and only buy vegetarian or vegan pre-made/frozen food. I would love to eliminate dairy, as I'm lactose intolerant anyway. I have been thinking of trying out some plant-based "cheese" recipes. I felt so much better health-wise when I was 100% vegetarian.

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Do you eat potatoes?

Seriously?! I don't even know how to respond to that.

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Aside from a dream that you had (and we all dream really weird stuff sometimes) what is the correlation between my cat and a cow and the fact that they both happen to have eyes?

Would you eat your cat? Why is it ok to eat one and not the other?

Some countries do eat cat.  And dog.  And they frown on eating cow. So I guess people need to mind their own and not worry about what others eat.  Unless they are trying to eat YOUR pet or start eating people.

Ok, so why is it no big deal to eat animals, but it's tragic if an animal eats a human? Humans are so arrogant.

You are free to eat what you want. You are NOT free to tell me what to eat.  And I have never said anything about an animal eating a person. Most times it is because the person is being stupid so no big deal.

Like I stated previously, people who are vegan want to say they are disliked for being vegan. No, they are disliked for being critical of people who do eat meat. God put animals on the Earth for man to eat. He told Noah to take 7 of the clean animals in to the ark FOR THEM TO EAT.

People in different parts of the world eat different animals.  muslims don't eat pig but have no right to tell me I cannot eat bacon.  Same with jews.  Or religions that don't eat cow.  I can eat what I want to and everyone else can eat what they want to.

[1imaginarygirl]

I would love to go vegan, but my husband cooks dinner most of the time. I personally never cook with meat and only buy vegetarian or vegan pre-made/frozen food. I would love to eliminate dairy, as I'm lactose intolerant anyway. I have been thinking of trying out some plant-based "cheese" recipes. I felt so much better health-wise when I was 100% vegetarian.

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Do you eat potatoes?

Seriously?! I don't even know how to respond to that.

I had a dream a long time ago that I was eating a burger, and it had my dog's eyes in it. Every time I eat meat, I think of my burger looking back at me, and it makes me feel like a horrible person. I think, if you wouldn't eat your own pet, you shouldn't eat anything that ever had eyes. 

Aside from a dream that you had (and we all dream really weird stuff sometimes) what is the correlation between my cat and a cow and the fact that they both happen to have eyes?

Would you eat your cat? Why is it ok to eat one and not the other?

Some countries do eat cat.  And dog.  And they frown on eating cow. So I guess people need to mind their own and not worry about what others eat.  Unless they are trying to eat YOUR pet or start eating people.

Ok, so why is it no big deal to eat animals, but it's tragic if an animal eats a human? Humans are so arrogant.

You are free to eat what you want. You are NOT free to tell me what to eat.  And I have never said anything about an animal eating a person. Most times it is because the person is being stupid so no big deal.

Like I stated previously, people who are vegan want to say they are disliked for being vegan. No, they are disliked for being critical of people who do eat meat. God put animals on the Earth for man to eat. He told Noah to take 7 of the clean animals in to the ark FOR THEM TO EAT.

People in different parts of the world eat different animals.  muslims don't eat pig but have no right to tell me I cannot eat bacon.  Same with jews.  Or religions that don't eat cow.  I can eat what I want to and everyone else can eat what they want to.

I never once told you or anyone else not to eat meat. I have asked questions that no one has yet answered. I said that I feel guilty eating meat, because there is no difference between eating a pig or a dog or a human baby. We are all living sentient beings that suffer and feel pain and generally don't like to be murdered.

[1imaginarygirl]

I never once told you or anyone else not to eat meat. I have asked questions that no one has yet answered. I said that I feel guilty eating meat, because there is no difference between eating a pig or a dog or a human baby. We are all living sentient beings that suffer and feel pain and generally don't like to be murdered.

And that is fine.  For the MOST part I do not eat a lot of meat. But I do eat it at times. I do not feel bad about it.

I guess if I really think about it I would. The comment about the potatoes was suppose to be a joke. But you got all bent out of shape over it.  You said you would never eat ANYTHING that had eyes.  Potatoes have eyes. lol

You sound like the same one yelling at me on Pinterest saying I am a murderer because I eat meat.  See that is the problem she is vegan and gets all butthurt is anybody says anything about that.  But she is trying to shove her life style on me saying I need to eat and be like her.

Have also had people yell at me for drinking milk or eating cheese.  That is why I say eat what you want and don't worry about what anybody else eats.  Unless they are eating YOUR pets or other people then don't worry about it.

To answer your question - I do not see eating meat as murder.  It is not the same.  Animals are not people.  Although most people in the world today elevate animals way above people.
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Again, I never told you what you can and cannot do. I'm not shoving any lifestyle on you. I'm not even vegan. I was just stating my beliefs on the subject. You're the one getting defensive. I think it's hypocritical to say it's ok to kill one living being and not another. If you don't agree, that's fine. But if you can state your opinions, so can I. You say you eat meat and you don't feel bad about it. Then you say if you really thought about it, you would feel bad. That's the thing. I have thought about, and I think about it often. I'm allowed to care about animals and their well being. I'm sorry if my compassion offends you.

[1imaginarygirl]

I never once told you or anyone else not to eat meat. I have asked questions that no one has yet answered. I said that I feel guilty eating meat, because there is no difference between eating a pig or a dog or a human baby. We are all living sentient beings that suffer and feel pain and generally don't like to be murdered.

And that is fine.  For the MOST part I do not eat a lot of meat. But I do eat it at times. I do not feel bad about it.

I guess if I really think about it I would. The comment about the potatoes was suppose to be a joke. But you got all bent out of shape over it.  You said you would never eat ANYTHING that had eyes.  Potatoes have eyes. lol

You sound like the same one yelling at me on Pinterest saying I am a murderer because I eat meat.  See that is the problem she is vegan and gets all butthurt is anybody says anything about that.  But she is trying to shove her life style on me saying I need to eat and be like her.

Have also had people yell at me for drinking milk or eating cheese.  That is why I say eat what you want and don't worry about what anybody else eats.  Unless they are eating YOUR pets or other people then don't worry about it.

To answer your question - I do not see eating meat as murder.  It is not the same.  Animals are not people.  Although most people in the world today elevate animals way above people.

Again, I never told you what you can and cannot do. I'm not shoving any lifestyle on you. I'm not even vegan. I was just stating my beliefs on the subject. You're the one getting defensive. I think it's hypocritical to say it's ok to kill one living being and not another. If you don't agree, that's fine. But if you can state your opinions, so can I. You say you eat meat and you don't feel bad about it. Then you say if you really thought about it, you would feel bad. That's the thing. I have thought about, and I think about it often. I'm allowed to care about animals and their well being. I'm sorry if my compassion offends you.

lol I am not being any more defensive than you are.  You opinion does not matter to me one way or the other.  You seem to not be able to carry on a conversation.  You get upset by what I say. lol

I had a hamburger for lunch.  Did not feel bad about it at all.  I do not feel bad about eating meat.

Yes, if you set and watched a documentary about killing animals it might bother me a little but not enough to stop eating meat.

I don't care what you do and I do not care what you eat. But you seem offended by me saying that "vegans in general" do shove their opinions on others.  I did not say YOU do.  I said most people who are vegan do shove their opinion down my throat.  Tell me I am a murderer and wrong for eating meat.

The problem with people today is they cannot handle someone having a different opinion.  Nobody seems to be able to carry on a conversation and discuss things without getting mad.  If you want somebody to see your side find a less condescending way to say things.

I will admit I have eaten veal one time.  I did not know what it was.  After I found out I have never ate it again.

I don't know why but I see a difference.  If all I can eat is the few veggies that I like and things like pasta I am going to die of hunger.  I have friends who hunt and eat the meat they kill, I have friends who raise beef cattle to have food to eat through out the year.  I do not judge them nor condemn them for eating the animal they raised from a baby. But a lot of people who are vegan do.  Like I said, I have been ruthlessly attacked on Pinterest by some idiot vegan who does not even know me but hates me because I said I eat hamburger and drink milk.

The thing is you do seem defensive and also condescending.  When you say someone is guilty of murder if they eat meat you are going to ruffle feathers.  Find a better way to say it and you might be able to convince people to see what you are saying. But you can't start it with saying they are a murderer.
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I'm not being defensive, and I'm not upset. I was just stating my views and asking some questions. You didn't have to reply to my comments.