I thought this thread was on veganism. But to respond, individuals learn in different ways. Some people actually enjoy and/or take in information better if they are "preached" to, and actually become offended at more subtle forms of education. And that applies across the board to all disciplines. We should not criticize how others wish to learn. In venues that truly value free speech, these forms of intellectual flow are allowed to flourish. Further, persons who choose alternative diets such as veganism should be allowed to post under Health and Fitness without being labled "fanatic." Where spirituality is concerned, I will post such content under "Life Topics," as a receptive climate for such material has yet to be created in health and fitness.

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Actually there's a section being created on spirituality, and it would definitely be useful there. I myself have quite a few details as to the spiritual aspects of veganism in many cultures, and so has Opaque, (and so do you, I'm sure ) so it should be an interesting thread, indeed.

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Veganism is a perfectly viable, healthy dietary choice which deserves full discussion here, under the health forum, with or without reference to implied spiritual context. That said, I would hate to see members discouraged from posting further on this topic because it has been vilified on this board as a "fanatic" lifestyle. I'd also encourage members to go here for more information on this HEALTHY and humane alternative to the factory farming complex of death.

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Don't know about the rest but I don't feel veganism is a fanatic way of life at all. I am always open to ways of life that don't base or even face social conventions and this one does. And it makes me sad that the main text in a topic called "Vegan Diet" talks really about what it should be called "Why not to follow a vegan diet". By the way, 6 posts... cool.

Probably when I get to live on my own I will try a vegan diet (maybe I'll start a vegetarian one first but I'd like to try the vegan one) but not looking for a healthier state. If I can get at least equally healthy and no animals have to die (with more or less suffering) to keep me alive, it would be worthy, isn΄t it?. And I΄m not interested much in spirituality issues, by the way.

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People can be vegetarian and they'll usually get all the nutrients they need. Being vegan, well, it's just hard to get all the things you need without taking all kinds of supplements, so, in my reply to a comment on the first page, humans can't rip the skin off a cow with their teeth (or maybe they can) but they can't be completely vegan either. There's a reason we use tools and stuff. My opinion is that going to one extreme or the other (total carnivore vs. obsessive vegan) is just bad for your health and you need to eat somewhere in between.

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