Beyond Vegetarianism
By Stephen Knapp
On the spiritual path those who are the most inclined to lead a peaceful existence that respects the value of all life often adopt the vegetarian lifestyle. For some people this is a very big step. This is in accordance with the yogic principle of ahimsa, which is to observe nonviolence [...]
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Why Be Vegetarian
By Stephen Knapp
On the spiritual path, there are several reasons why a person is recommended to be vegetarian. One primary reason is that we need to see the spiritual nature within all living beings, and that includes the animals and other creatures as well. Universal brotherhood means nonviolence to both humans and [...]
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Vegetarianism: Supported in the Bible
The Bible has many quotations against meat-eating as can be seen from the following: “But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat. And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it.” (Genesis 9.4-5) [...]
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Vegetarianism: Recommended in Vedic Scripture
By Stephen Knapp
Many times there seems to be some confusion or lack of clarity on whether the Vedic path condones or condemns the eating of meat. Often times I hear Indians and followers of the Vedic path explain that meat eating is all right, that the Vedic shastras do not condemn [...]
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Vegetarianism:
Quotes From Noteworthy People
“Is it not a reproach that man is a carnivorous animal? True, he can and does live, in a great measure, by preying on other animals; but this is a miserable way–as any one who will go to snaring rabbits, or slaughtering lambs, may learn–and he will be regarded as a [...]
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Universal Brotherhood Includes
Animals:
Another Reason to be Vegetarian
by Stephen Knapp
I know some people may not want to consider the information in this section. Others will feel this has nothing to do with establishing world peace and unity. However, there are numerous ancient religious texts and contemporary authorities who feel otherwise. Therefore, we can consider that if [...]
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Prasada:
The Power of Sacred Food
By Stephen Knapp
On the spiritual path those that are most inclined to lead a peaceful existence that respects the value of all life often adopts the vegetarian lifestyle. It is in accordance with the yogic principle of ahimsa, which is to observe nonviolence and abstain from injuring any being in [...]
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The Dangers of Meat
A summary of the PBS special called:
“Modern Meat: A PBS Frontline Documentary”
Aired Thursday, April 18, at 9pm, 60 minutes
It’s as American as apple pie and vastly more popular. The hamburger has become our national food: Americans eat more meat than any other people in the world, with the average person devouring three [...]
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