Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is. What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an understanding of what veganism entails. Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster dictionary defines the word " vegetarian " as a " person who eats no meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of principles opposing the killing of animals " or " consisting of only vegetables, fruits, etc. " The root of the word is the Latin word vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to as " Pythagoreans. " From the third to the sixth centuries AD, vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread throughout the world. Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first president of the Society. Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by- products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way of living, a belief system. The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines veganism as follows: " Veganism denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude-as far as is possible and practical-all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals, and the environment. " In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means " dynamic harmlessness. " This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be discussed in detail in further paragraphs. Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. Thanks for reading. Meghan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 Thanks Megan - I shall look forward to reading the other half. Jo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release 30/12/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 Thanks for posting, I enjoyed reading Your paper. When I started on this journey (Veganism) I did not realize what I was becoming, based life choices I was making for health reasons. It was good to know a little of the history. Thanks --- " nahgem62 <Sgem62 " <Sgem62 wrote: > Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on > months ago hoping to > obtain some information or to find some useful links > in order to > research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my > writing class last > semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do > with our major, and > then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a > vegan as well, > so the only topic that I was interested in writing > about was > veganism. I thought I would share my paper with > everyone...I wound > up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got > the copy of the > paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what > grade I got on it, > but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had > to do with the > same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my > grade for the > class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper > must have been > about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one > message because I > really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the > entire thing in > one message, so I will post maybe half of it today > and the other half > another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it > is. > > > What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This > Lifestyle? > > The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, > conviction, and > compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of > different choices > such as the decision to abstain from eating foods > such as meat and > wearing products such as leather. The reasons for > these choices are > discussed in this paper in order to help the reader > gain an > understanding of what veganism entails. > Veganism is based on the concept of > vegetarianism. The Webster > dictionary defines the word " vegetarian " as a > " person who eats no > meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, > eggs, etc.); > especially one who advocates a diet of only > vegetables, fruits, > grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people > because of > principles opposing the killing of animals " or > " consisting of only > vegetables, fruits, etc. " The root of the word is > the Latin word > vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. > The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of > society for > thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was > a key component > of many early religions and philosophies, such as > Hinduism, > Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian > idealogy was > practiced among religious groups in Egypt around > 3,200 BC, with the > belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining > from eating > meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the > sixth century BC > gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from > eating animals, > supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living > peacefully. > Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable > things such as > fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything > peaceful. Before > the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat > were referred to > as " Pythagoreans. " From the third to the sixth > centuries AD, > vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as > a result of the > Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based > on the teachings > of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life > devoid of animal > cruelty. As a result of the teachings of > Pythagoras, Plato, > Aristotle, and several other philosophers, > vegetarianism spread > throughout the world. > Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible > Christian Church in > Salford, which is near Manchester in the United > Kingdom. In 1807, > Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle > by asking his > congregation to join him in declining from eating > meat. In 1817, > forty-one of his followers, including Reverend > William Metcalfe and > Reverend James Clark, brought organized > vegetarianism to the United > States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian > Society was > formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting > held at Northwood > Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. > James Simpson, a > deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as > the first > president of the Society. > Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian > Society, created the > word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a > number of other > members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of > non-dairy > vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so > they decided to > form their own organization. After much > deliberation, they agreed on > the term vegan to describe their way of life. By > combining the first > three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of > the word > vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan > describes a lifestyle > that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan > diet is strictly > plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal > products or by- > products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, > butter, or > cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, > however veganism is > not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from > eating animal > foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived > from animals such > as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In > fact, any > exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan > lifestyle. > Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living > things as well as > for the environment. The ultimate goal of this > lifestyle is to > achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. > Veganism is a way > of living, a belief system. > The Vegan Society was established towards the > end of 1944. This > society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages > the manufacture > and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such > as clothing and > shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan > Society defines > veganism as follows: > " Veganism denotes a philosophy and > way > of living which seeks to exclude-as > far > as is possible and practical-all > forms > of exploitation of, and cruelty to, > animals > for food, clothing, or any other > purpose; > and by extension, promotes the > development > and use of animal-free alternatives > for the > benefit of humans, animals, and the > environment. " > In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan > Society in > Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society > follows six > guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These > are abstinence > from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence > to life, > integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over > oneself, service > to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement > of understanding > and truth. Combining the first letter of each > guideline spells out > the word ahimsa. 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Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 Hey folks, on this same theme, I ma doing an informative paper/speech and a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. I am going to do both of them on veganism. I need to interview someone(a vegan) for information(a requirement of my teacher) Please let me know if anyone out there in cyber-vegan-land would be willing to be interviewed (on the telephone, or by questionnaire) Thank you, Veronica "nahgem62 <Sgem62" <Sgem62 wrote: Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is.What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an understanding of what veganism entails. Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster dictionary defines the word "vegetarian" as a "person who eats no meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of principles opposing the killing of animals" or "consisting of only vegetables, fruits, etc." The root of the word is the Latin word vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to as "Pythagoreans." From the third to the sixth centuries AD, vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread throughout the world. Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first president of the Society. Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by-products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way of living, a belief system. The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines veganism as follows: "Veganism denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude-as far as is possible and practical-all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals, and the environment." In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means "dynamic harmlessness." This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be discussed in detail in further paragraphs.Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. Thanks for reading.Meghan To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 I'll do a questionnaire. Veronica <Salome6v wrote: Hey folks, on this same theme, I ma doing an informative paper/speech and a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. I am going to do both of them on veganism. I need to interview someone(a vegan) for information(a requirement of my teacher) Please let me know if anyone out there in cyber-vegan-land would be willing to be interviewed (on the telephone, or by questionnaire) Thank you, Veronica "nahgem62 <Sgem62" <Sgem62 wrote: Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is.What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an understanding of what veganism entails. Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster dictionary defines the word "vegetarian" as a "person who eats no meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of principles opposing the killing of animals" or "consisting of only vegetables, fruits, etc." The root of the word is the Latin word vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to as "Pythagoreans." From the third to the sixth centuries AD, vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread throughout the world. Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first president of the Society. Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by-products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way of living, a belief system. The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines veganism as follows: "Veganism denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude-as far as is possible and practical-all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals, and the environment." In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means "dynamic harmlessness." This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be discussed in detail in further paragraphs.Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. Thanks for reading.Meghan To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 So far, I'd give you an A++!! I look forward to reading the other sections! Best wishes! "nahgem62 <Sgem62" <Sgem62 wrote: Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is.What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an understanding of what veganism entails. Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster dictionary defines the word "vegetarian" as a "person who eats no meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of principles opposing the killing of animals" or "consisting of only vegetables, fruits, etc." The root of the word is the Latin word vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to as "Pythagoreans." From the third to the sixth centuries AD, vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread throughout the world. Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first president of the Society. Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by-products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way of living, a belief system. The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines veganism as follows: "Veganism denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude-as far as is possible and practical-all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals, and the environment." In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means "dynamic harmlessness." This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be discussed in detail in further paragraphs.Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. Thanks for reading.Meghan To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 You've probably gotten plenty of responses, but I'm willing. Danielle ----Original Message Follows---- Veronica <Salome6v , vegansuncensored Re:Research Paper on Veganism Wed, 19 Feb 2003 11:03:23 -0800 (PST) Hey folks, on this same theme, I ma doing an informative paper/speech and a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. I am going to do both of them on veganism. I need to interview someone(a vegan) for information(a requirement of my teacher) Please let me know if anyone out there in cyber-vegan-land would be willing to be interviewed (on the telephone, or by questionnaire) Thank you, Veronica " nahgem62 <Sgem62 " <Sgem62 wrote:Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is. What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an understanding of what veganism entails. Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster dictionary defines the word " vegetarian " as a " person who eats no meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of principles opposing the killing of animals " or " consisting of only vegetables, fruits, etc. " The root of the word is the Latin word vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to as " Pythagoreans. " From the third to the sixth centuries AD, vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread throughout the world. Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first president of the Society. Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by- products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way of living, a belief system. The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines veganism as follows: " Veganism denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude-as far as is possible and practical-all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals, and the environment. " In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means " dynamic harmlessness. " This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be discussed in detail in further paragraphs. Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. Thanks for reading. Meghan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 , " nahgem62 <Sgem62@a...> " <Sgem62@a...> wrote: > Thanks for reading. > > Meghan Meghan, THX for writing! I truly enjoyed it and cannot wait to read the rest! nikki The world belongs to the daring. Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 If yer looking fer a newbie, I wouldn't mind doing a questionare. But I think there are a few more " experienced " vegans here who may be able to help ya better. Good luck on yer paper tho and pls share it with us when yer done! Nikki , Veronica <Salome6v@Y...> wrote: > > Hey folks, on this same theme, I ma doing an informative paper/speech and a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. I am going to do both of them on veganism. I need to interview someone (a vegan) for information(a requirement of my teacher) Please let me know if anyone out there in cyber-vegan-land would be willing to be interviewed (on the telephone, or by questionnaire) > Thank you, > Veronica > " nahgem62 <Sgem62@a...> " <Sgem62@a...> wrote:Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to > obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to > research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last > semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and > then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, > so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was > veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound > up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the > paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, > but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the > same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the > class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been > about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I > really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in > one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half > another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is. > > > What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? > > The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and > compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices > such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and > wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are > discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an > understanding of what veganism entails. > Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster > dictionary defines the word " vegetarian " as a " person who eats no > meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); > especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, > grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of > principles opposing the killing of animals " or " consisting of only > vegetables, fruits, etc. " The root of the word is the Latin word > vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. > The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for > thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component > of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, > Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was > practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the > belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating > meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC > gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, > supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. > Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as > fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before > the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to > as " Pythagoreans. " From the third to the sixth centuries AD, > vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the > Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings > of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal > cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, > Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread > throughout the world. > Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in > Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, > Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his > congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, > forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and > Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United > States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was > formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood > Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a > deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first > president of the Society. > Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the > word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other > members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy > vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to > form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on > the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first > three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word > vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle > that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly > plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by- > products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or > cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is > not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal > foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such > as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any > exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. > Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as > for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to > achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way > of living, a belief system. > The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This > society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture > and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and > shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines > veganism as follows: > " Veganism denotes a philosophy and way > of living which seeks to exclude-as far > as is possible and practical-all forms > of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals > for food, clothing, or any other purpose; > and by extension, promotes the development > and use of animal-free alternatives for the > benefit of humans, animals, and the environment. " > In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in > Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six > guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence > from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, > integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service > to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding > and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out > the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means " dynamic > harmlessness. " This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a > philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this > philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well > as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. > There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be > considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First > there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan > lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is > whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan > diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. > Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan > goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans > have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the > vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating > a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the > preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be > discussed in detail in further paragraphs. > > Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my > paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. > Thanks for reading. > > Meghan > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Thank you for your helping me in this manner. Here is the questionnaire: 1) How long have you been Vegan? If applicable, how long were you a vegetarian before you became Vegan? 2) What is a Vegan in your own words? (How would you describe your self in terms of being a Vegan?) 3) How do you feel about the great Honey debate? (I.E. Where do you draw the line, if at all?) 4)Why did you become Vegan? 5) How did you become Vegan? (All at once or over time or what?) 6)Are you active in Animal Rights issues? (Do you demonstrate, do pamphletting, stickering, etc . . .) Thank you again for participating in this questionnaire, It helps me out a lot, I will be sure to post the finished paper on the list for everyone to see. -Veronica vegan man <vegan911 wrote: I'll do a questionnaire. Veronica <Salome6v wrote: Hey folks, on this same theme, I ma doing an informative paper/speech and a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. I am going to do both of them on veganism. I need to interview someone(a vegan) for information(a requirement of my teacher) Please let me know if anyone out there in cyber-vegan-land would be willing to be interviewed (on the telephone, or by questionnaire) Thank you, Veronica "nahgem62 <Sgem62" <Sgem62 wrote: Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is.What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an understanding of what veganism entails. Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster dictionary defines the word "vegetarian" as a "person who eats no meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of principles opposing the killing of animals" or "consisting of only vegetables, fruits, etc." The root of the word is the Latin word vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to as "Pythagoreans." From the third to the sixth centuries AD, vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread throughout the world. Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first president of the Society. Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by-products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way of living, a belief system. The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines veganism as follows: "Veganism denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude-as far as is possible and practical-all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals, and the environment." In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means "dynamic harmlessness." This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be discussed in detail in further paragraphs.Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. Thanks for reading.Meghan To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Thank you for your helping me in this manner. Here is the questionnaire: >1) How long have you been Vegan? If applicable, how long were you a vegetarian before you became Vegan? I've been vegetarian for nearly 6 years, and a vegan for 2 years. >2) What is a Vegan in your own words? (How would you describe your self in terms of being a Vegan?) A compassionate human being. Taking the time to stop and think about a species not my own and realize that they have feelings as well has helped me to be a more tolerant person. A vegan is one who sees a beauty that others can't >3) How do you feel about the great Honey debate? (I.E. Where do you draw the line, if at all?) I don't eat honey. I wouldn't want my arms ripped off for something I make. >4)Why did you become Vegan? I felt it was the right thing to do- time to go to the next step of helping the animals. >5) How did you become Vegan? (All at once or over time or what?) I just did- during Christmas time, which was hard because of all the cookies and candies... >6)Are you active in Animal Rights issues? (Do you demonstrate, do pamphletting, stickering, etc . . .) yes but I'm a peaceful activist. I'd never bomb a lab that tested or throw paint- that's just not my style. >Thank you again for participating in this questionnaire, It helps me out a lot, I will be sure to post the finished paper on the list for everyone to see. >-Veronica ~Christie~ Der Tod ist gross Wir sind die Seinen lachenden Munds. Wenn wir uns mitten im Leben meinen, wagt er zu weinen mitten in uns. http://www.stuttgart-ballet.de/bilder/galerie/brahms.jpg http://www.geocities.com/veggirl20 http://www.livejournal.com/users/chnnatureMSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Hi Veronica (answering 2 e-mails in one here!!....) > I did not mean to send this to the whole list. I thought I was replying to one person, and I ended up sending it to the whole > list. If you feel like replying, great, if not, no worries, sorry about the clogging of inboxes. No problem at all - it'll give us something to talk about :-) Also, with a bunch of new folk it'll be a good way to get to know each other. > 1) How long have you been Vegan? If applicable, how long were you a vegetarian before you became Vegan? 4 years, 5 months. I was veggie for a year before going vegan. > 2) What is a Vegan in your own words? (How would you describe your self in terms of being a Vegan?) Someone who does everything reasonably possible to avoid the use of products derived through harming animals. > 3) How do you feel about the great Honey debate? (I.E. Where do you draw the line, if at all?) Honey comes from animals (bees), and the mass production of honey causes a great deal of harm to bees - if you don't drink milk because you care about how it affects animals, same goes for honey. Vegans don't eat honey! > 4)Why did you become Vegan? Originally for ethical reasons, but would recommend it to anyone for health and/or spiritual development. > 5) How did you become Vegan? (All at once or over time or what?) Stopped eating red meat in about June 1997, then chicken & turkey about a month later. Went fully veggie in September 1997 then full vegan a year later. I didn't particularly intend to become vegan when I went veggie - but I just kept finding out stuff about how dairy etc. is produced! > 6)Are you active in Animal Rights issues? (Do you demonstrate, do pamphletting, stickering, etc . . .) Yes - but more in the way of letter writing. I have done hunt sabbing in the past, and go on every animal rights march I can get to and that I hear about! BB Peter ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release 30/12/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 In a message dated 2/24/2003 9:07:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, Salome6v writes: 1) How long have you been Vegan? If applicable, how long were you a vegetarian before you became Vegan? We've been Vegan for about 3 yrs. Vegetarian for just a few months before that. 2) What is a Vegan in your own words? (How would you describe your self in terms of being a Vegan?) \ For us, being Vegan is not necessarily about avoiding a specific list of ingredients. It's about working to end suffering. 3) How do you feel about the great Honey debate? (I.E. Where do you draw the line, if at all?) As I said above, veganism - for us - isn't about avoiding a list of ingredients. We don't only ask the question "is there an animal product in this item". Instead we ask "will buying this item help reduce, or help promote suffering". Gathering honey causes suffering to the bees - we will not help fund such suffering. So, as a general rule of thumb, we avoid honey. There are some by products, however, that require further thought for us. If we find a product that contains a by product in it, we research every avenue possible to find a like product, for a similar price, that contains no animal products. If we find a product, but the price is considerably higher, we then have to ask ourselves whether buying this product would do more good then buying the by product. If the price is higher by a significant amount - it will sometimes make more sense for us to use that extra money to help fund organizations like Vegan Outreach, rather then avoiding a specific by product that will no doubt be eliminated as soon as more people accept and turn towards veganism. If that makes any sense? lol 4)Why did you become Vegan? We have such love and respect for the animals that we share this earth with - so how could we participate in helping to destroy them. 5) How did you become Vegan? (All at once or over time or what?) I had been a vegetarian for just a few months. There were times throughout high school that I cut meat out of my diet. But I always failed to stick with it. I just wasnt strong enough, yet, to stand up for my beliefs. When I moved out on my own I found my voice. One night I went through the house and gave away everything that had meat in it. A few months later, after visiting www.whyvegan.com, and crying my eyes out, I went through and cleansed the house again - this time of all the egg and dairy products. That was it. We've been Vegan ever since. 6)Are you active in Animal Rights issues? (Do you demonstrate, do pamphletting, stickering, etc . . .) I do what I can. I'm not an "in your face" activist. I don't want to threaten people. I read all I can get my hands on - so I have the information when I'm approached. I sign petitions. I help spread the word. I attend rallies. I try to help others find the peace that my family has found. *\/*Melissa*\/* "All the arguments to prove human superiority cannot shatter this hard fact; In suffering, the animals are our equals." ~Peter Singer~ author of Animal Liberation www.WhyVegan.org Sensible Gun Laws = Safe Kids www.MillionMomMarch.com ************************************** I pledge my allegiance to the flag, and my heart to the Soldier who protects it!!! ************************************** God Bless America ************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Veronica, Thanks fer letting me – was fun! Nikki Thank you for your helping me in this manner. Here is the questionnaire: 1) How long have you been Vegan? If applicable, how long were you a vegetarian before you became Vegan? - about 8 months now – since the beginning of July 2002 – was not vegetarian before 2) What is a Vegan in your own words? (How would you describe your self in terms of being a Vegan?) - Vegan is a way of life. Very much like a religion, veganism is also a belief. Though there are many different types of Vegans as there are many types of Christians, Catholics, Pagens etc, I believe we are all focusing on one common goal. And that is to refrain from using animals in any source. A Vegan does not eat, wear, harm nor condone in the harming of animals. I became a Vegan for many reasons. My initial reason for becoming a Vegan was to save my body from the poisons of animal products. Next to save the animals from the senseless torture and cruelty imposed upon them throughout their lives as they are reared for food. And lastly, but most definitely not least, to save the earth from the unnecessary harming that is caused by the rearing of these animals and the toxins leaked into our earth from their processing's. To put it as simply as possible. 3) How do you feel about the great Honey debate? (I.E. Where do you draw the line, if at all?) - I try to refrain from honey and to only source it from natural beekeepers in the country. When I cannot get a reliable source for it, I do not use it. I believe that this is also abuse as commercial honey farmers end up killing at least half of the hive when then reap the honey. Either in the process or from starvation thru the taking of their food. 4)Why did you become Vegan? - I think I answered this in number 2, but I guess the best response would be that it really felt right! 4) How did you become Vegan? (All at once or over time or what?) - Instantly and never looked back. As soon as I found out about the way they process animals foods, the things contained in them, the treatment of the animals etc, I read up on everything I could, went to store and started on my way to a better life. 6)Are you active in Animal Rights issues? (Do you demonstrate, do pamphletting, stickering, etc . . .) - I try to be, but wish I could do more! It is a goal of mine to make sure that I start participating whenever possible and continue to educate those around me. Thank you again for participating in this questionnaire, It helps me out a lot, I will be sure to post the finished paper on the list for everyone to see. -Veronica Thank you again Veronica! And I look forward to reading your paper! Hope this helps! Nikki , Veronica <Salome6v@Y...> wrote: > > Thank you for your helping me in this manner. Here is the questionnaire: > 1) How long have you been Vegan? If applicable, how long were you a vegetarian before you became Vegan? > 2) What is a Vegan in your own words? (How would you describe your self in terms of being a Vegan?) > 3) How do you feel about the great Honey debate? (I.E. Where do you draw the line, if at all?) > 4)Why did you become Vegan? > 5) How did you become Vegan? (All at once or over time or what?) > 6)Are you active in Animal Rights issues? (Do you demonstrate, do pamphletting, stickering, etc . . .) > Thank you again for participating in this questionnaire, It helps me out a lot, I will be sure to post the finished paper on the list for everyone to see. > -Veronica > > vegan man <vegan911> wrote: > I'll do a questionnaire. > Veronica <Salome6v@Y...> wrote: > Hey folks, on this same theme, I ma doing an informative paper/speech and a persuasive speech for my public speaking class. I am going to do both of them on veganism. I need to interview someone (a vegan) for information(a requirement of my teacher) Please let me know if anyone out there in cyber-vegan-land would be willing to be interviewed (on the telephone, or by questionnaire) > Thank you, > Veronica > " nahgem62 <Sgem62@a...> " <Sgem62@a...> wrote: Hey everyone, I joined two vegan groups on months ago hoping to > obtain some information or to find some useful links in order to > research for a 12 page paper I had to write for my writing class last > semester. We had to pick a topic that had to do with our major, and > then research it. My major is nutrition, and I am a vegan as well, > so the only topic that I was interested in writing about was > veganism. I thought I would share my paper with everyone...I wound > up getting a B+ on my paper I think. I never got the copy of the > paper that I turned in back, so I didn't see what grade I got on it, > but the grades that I got my smaller papers that had to do with the > same topic were an A, B and B+, so in order for my grade for the > class to have been a B+, I'm thinking that my paper must have been > about a B+. I won't post my entire paper in one message because I > really doubt that anyone would feel like reading the entire thing in > one message, so I will post maybe half of it today and the other half > another day, maybe tomorrow. Ok, anyway, here it is. > > > What is Veganism, and Why Do People Choose This Lifestyle? > > The vegan lifestyle is one of conscience, conviction, and > compassion. This lifestyle involves a number of different choices > such as the decision to abstain from eating foods such as meat and > wearing products such as leather. The reasons for these choices are > discussed in this paper in order to help the reader gain an > understanding of what veganism entails. > Veganism is based on the concept of vegetarianism. The Webster > dictionary defines the word " vegetarian " as a " person who eats no > meat, and sometimes no animal products (as milk, eggs, etc.); > especially one who advocates a diet of only vegetables, fruits, > grains, and nuts as the proper one for all people because of > principles opposing the killing of animals " or " consisting of only > vegetables, fruits, etc. " The root of the word is the Latin word > vegetus, which means sound, lively, fresh, or whole. > The vegetarian lifestyle has been a part of society for > thousands of years. Refraining from eating meat was a key component > of many early religions and philosophies, such as Hinduism, > Brahmanism, Buddhism, and Jainism. A vegetarian idealogy was > practiced among religious groups in Egypt around 3,200 BC, with the > belief of reincarnation as the reason for abstaining from eating > meat. Philosophers such as Pythagoras, who in the sixth century BC > gave the first ethical defense for abstaining from eating animals, > supported a vegetarian lifestyle as a way of living peacefully. > Pythagoras associated eating meat with undesirable things such as > fear, betrayal, and the destruction of everything peaceful. Before > the nineteenth century, people who did not eat meat were referred to > as " Pythagoreans. " From the third to the sixth centuries AD, > vegetarianism spread throughout the Roman Empire as a result of the > Neo-Platonist philosophy. This philosophy was based on the teachings > of Plato, another philosopher who supported a life devoid of animal > cruelty. As a result of the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, > Aristotle, and several other philosophers, vegetarianism spread > throughout the world. > Reverend William Cowherd founded the Bible Christian Church in > Salford, which is near Manchester in the United Kingdom. In 1807, > Reverend Cowherd supported the vegetarian lifestyle by asking his > congregation to join him in declining from eating meat. In 1817, > forty-one of his followers, including Reverend William Metcalfe and > Reverend James Clark, brought organized vegetarianism to the United > States. Back in the United Kingdom, the Vegetarian Society was > formed in 1846. This was the result of a meeting held at Northwood > Villa, a vegetarian hospital in Ramsgate, Kent. James Simpson, a > deacon of the Bible Christian Church, was elected as the first > president of the Society. > Donald Watson, a member of the Vegetarian Society, created the > word vegan in Leicester, England in 1944. He and a number of other > members of the Society wanted to form a subgroup of non-dairy > vegetarians. Their proposal was not accepted, so they decided to > form their own organization. After much deliberation, they agreed on > the term vegan to describe their way of life. By combining the first > three letters (veg) and the last two letters (an) of the word > vegetarian, the word vegan was derived. Vegan describes a lifestyle > that revolves around a respect for life. The vegan diet is strictly > plant-based. Vegans do not consume any animal products or by- > products including meat, eggs, honey, animal milk, butter, or > cheese. Diet is an important aspect of veganism, however veganism is > not merely a diet. In addition to refraining from eating animal > foods, vegans also choose not to use items derived from animals such > as leather, wool, silk, and certain cosmetics. In fact, any > exploitation of animals is eliminated from the vegan lifestyle. > Vegans also encompass a deep respect for all living things as well as > for the environment. The ultimate goal of this lifestyle is to > achieve a more peaceful and compassionate society. Veganism is a way > of living, a belief system. > The Vegan Society was established towards the end of 1944. This > society advocates a plant-based diet and encourages the manufacture > and use of alternatives to animal merchandise such as clothing and > shoes. In its Articles of Association, the Vegan Society defines > veganism as follows: > " Veganism denotes a philosophy and way > of living which seeks to exclude-as far > as is possible and practical-all forms > of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals > for food, clothing, or any other purpose; > and by extension, promotes the development > and use of animal-free alternatives for the > benefit of humans, animals, and the environment. " > In 1960, Jay Dinshah founded the American Vegan Society in > Malaga, New Jersey. The American Vegan Society follows six > guidelines for a compassionate way of living. These are abstinence > from animal products, harmlessness with a reverence to life, > integrity of thought, word, and deed, mastery over oneself, service > to humanity, nature, and creation, and advancement of understanding > and truth. Combining the first letter of each guideline spells out > the word ahimsa. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that means " dynamic > harmlessness. " This key concept of the American Vegan Society is a > philosophy that was advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. According to this > philosophy, it is important to carry out altruistic actions as well > as to refrain from food and products derived from animals. > There are many aspects of the vegan lifestyle that must be > considered in order to understand the philosophy of veganism. First > there is the issue of nutrition. When a person hears about the vegan > lifestyle, one of the first questions that may come to mind is > whether or not vegans get enough protein in their diet. The vegan > diet is in fact a very healthy and nutritionally beneficial diet. > Second is the issue of animal rights. In accordance with the vegan > goal of creating a more peaceful and compassionate society, vegans > have strong views regarding animal rights. A third component of the > vegan lifestyle is the concern for the environment. Simply by eating > a plant-based diet, vegans contribute significantly to the > preservation of the environment. These concepts will each be > discussed in detail in further paragraphs. > > Ok, I'm going to leave off there...that's about four pages of my > paper..so maybe I will split this up into 3 sections instead of two. > Thanks for reading. > > Meghan > > > > > > To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2003 Report Share Posted February 26, 2003 VeganPauls wrote: 1) How long have you been Vegan? If applicable, how long were you a vegetarian before you became Vegan? I have been a vegan for three years and before that I tried to maintain a veggie diet for 14 years but failed on several occasions before finally taking my beliefs more seriously.2) What is a Vegan in your own words? (How would you describe your self in terms of being a Vegan?) \ To me being a vegan means accepting that animals are our equals. They are not our property to eat, wear, to be experimented on, to be held in captivity or zoos or exploited in any way. I also feel as a vegan that I have a duty to the animals to spread the message about animal suffering. 3) How do you feel about the great Honey debate? (I.E. Where do you draw the line, if at all?) The great honey debate?! I think it's a poor argument by people who still cannot, for some sad reason, accept that honey is an animal by-product of an exploited species. Where there's exploitation and profit (or even one or the other) there is suffering. 4)Why did you become Vegan? I saw some literature that radically changed the way I saw animals. I had never know such unconditional love or respect before. 5) How did you become Vegan? (All at once or over time or what?) It took two years of reducing milk, eggs, cheese. Eggs was the first to go, milk second and I hung on to cheese like a drowning person to a log! 6)Are you active in Animal Rights issues? (Do you demonstrate, do pamphletting, stickering, etc . . .) I used to be more active, doing actions, getting arrested. I go out with a hunt saboteur group once in a while. I enjoy leaving leaflets on bus and tube seats where people will read the just to avoid eye contact with others!! Thank you! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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