According to a survey conducted by researchers at Texas A&M
University --with the purpose of identifying why people choose to
become vegan/vegetarian-- there doesn't seem to be one influencing
factor. The survey was given to people from 14 U.S. states attending
vegan/vegetarian trade shows and festivals and the factors considered
were: 1) I am opposed to killing animals; 2) I am concerned with health
issues; 3) I am concerned about residues of chemical feed additives and
hormones; 4) I am opposed to intensive, confinement systems; 5) I am
concerned with food safety issues; 6) I believe that animal production
competes with humans for grains; 7) I am concerned about environmental
issues; 8) It is “cool” and trendy to be a vegetarian, and 9) I became
vegetarian because of peer pressure. To read the article please visit
Survey looks at why people become vegetarian and/or vegan -
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There are so many angles to a vegetarian lifestyle that it is not
surprising that people choose it for different reasons. From an advocacy
perspective, this new information comes useful at the time of
approaching people in order to present it in a way that resonates with
each individual. Whether it is based on ethical, environmental, health
or spiritual reasons, the choice to adopt a plant-based diet benefits
all of God’s Creation!
Your question and comments are welcome
