ThanXgiving Fast 2002

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ThanXgiving Fast 2002

 

Oh, no! Here it comes again! Those dreaded holidays where Vegans

waffle between:

 

A) Going to a family get-together and literally suffer through

hours of staring at dead carcasses, watching as others gulp down –

not chewing – these abused souls,

B) Going to a family get-together and endure all those not so

casual comments about anti-Veganism,

C) Not going to these gatherings and trying to arrange a dinner

for like-minded folks,

D) Not going to these gatherings and staying by themselves with

their Tofurkeys,

E) Not going to these gatherings and wondering if we hurt the

feelings of unconcerned/uncaring humans,

F) Not going to the dinners, but arriving afterwards

for " dessert "

G) Not going to these gatherings and fasting.

 

That's right! I said FASTING.

I will be fasting this ThanXgiving again - this has been a tradition

since 1998.

I hope some list members will be joining me on this day of torture,

death, greed, selfishness and debauchery by doing the same.

 

My fast is in HONOR/REMEMBERENCE/REVERENCE of the MILLIONS of animals

that are tortured, abused then slaughtered just for this one (1) day

alone in the U.S.

 

I am not discussing one (1) day fasts. My fasts run from 4-6 days.

 

Fasting achieves numerous benefits. It is a wonderful way to clean

out the body as far as health is concerned.

 

Spiritually, it also cleanses the soul.

 

Originally, fasting was used to 'get closer to the higher being.'

 

It was also used to rid sick bodies of diseases. This was copied from

watching animals when they are ill. They either eat greens or nothing

at all.

 

Modern times has shown fasting to be a form of protest - thus, the

death of Barry Horne. Gandhi also used fasting to bring his point

across.

 

My fasting tradition has came about when I could no longer go to

family gatherings for this 'holiday' and sit around a table infested

with dead carcass and by-products.

Even the 'religious' holidays were laughable as we traipsed to our

building of worship only to traipse back to a home full of death,

abuse and chemical irresponsibility.

 

I have had numerous opportunities to join like-minded folks for a

holiday feast, but prefer to not look upon this holiday as a festive

occasion. Why? Because it also represents false facts throughout

American history. Native Americans were thwarted into slavery and

near-annihilitation by the 'white man' in the name of 'god.' Recent

findings are coming out that there was no turkey - or even any kind

of 'meat' - at the dinner; only fruits, vegetables and grains.

 

Then, back to modern times, it always bothered me that after these

dinners, the male attendees would gather together in front of a

television set to watch the bloodsport known as 'football,' leaving

the women (slaves again to the 'white man') to clean up and watch

after the children.

 

You are invited and welcome to join my discussion list.

Starting next week there will appear articles, information and guides

to coping with the upcoming holidays.

For those who wish to " celebrate, " you will find tons of recipes and

tips, as well!

 

SoFlaVegans/

 

I wish everyone who is willing to take the plunge the best of luck in

a successful and quick fast, and may all of our efforts pay off!