Love being vegan, but looking for fellowship

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Since going vegan I feel like the odd “man” out. I did it for health and wellness reasons but most vegans seem to be Christian-bashing liberals. I became a vegan after watching the movie “Forks Over Knives” which documented the link between cancer and animal products. The movie “Meat, Inc.” was also an eye-opener.

Anyway, I was hoping someone knew of a Catholic Vegan blog, or how to find Catholic Vegan social groups in my area (Boston)…

Thanks and God Bless!
Sandra
 
I think there is a group here on CAF for Catholic vegetarians and vegans. Have you checked that out yet?
 
I have been vegetarian for years. Among church friends I am usually the only one, but have never felt like the odd one out. I feel we are there to worship and what I eat doesn’t come into it.

If you want to talk, I’d love to chat 🙂
 
I know what you mean about many veg people being liberal and anti-Christian. An old veg forum I used to go to was too anti-Christian, and I just got tired of all the bashing all the time. So I left.

There are many Christian veggies out there though. And many Catholic saints were vegetarian too. You’re not alone. 🙂
 
Thanks everyone - I’ll probably have to stick with online veggie buddies, I guess. I’ll check out the SummerSmiles group soon but right now I’ve got to sleep!
God Bless,
Sandra
 
How long have you been a vegan? I’ve been one for over four years now (health reasons as well) and I never feel like the odd man out. I did a bit at first, but that’s because I was still trying to figure out how to be a vegan without making a big deal of it in social situations. The less of an issue you make of it, the less anyone else will too. (Hint: If you’re going out to eat with friends, look up the menu first and figure out what you will order, and if you have questions call the restaurant then. No need to seem high maintenance when everyone is trying to order.)

I hate most vegans too. But not because they’re too liberal or anti-religious, but because they tend to define themselves by their eating habits. That’s why I’m kind of trying to talk you out of looking for a vegan social group. You don’t need it. Eat what you want and what makes your body feel good, but don’t let it be such an integral part of your existence that you are looking to find a group to socialize on those grounds. You would be far better off looking for devout Catholic friends who eat meat and guzzle milk.
 
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Not trying to rouse undue controversy, but I’ve always been curious about Christian vegans. Do you take moral issue with the eating of meat (or alternatively, slaughtering animals), and if so, do you consider any conflicts between your moral position and the Old Testament practices of sacrifice?

I realize you cite health reasons for being a vegan, but I am always interested to hear about peoples’ ethical orientation.
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I can’t really answer that because I’m not a Christian vegan. But as for the conflicts between morals and what happened in the OT, I’m sure most Christians, Catholics included hold moral positions different from what held or practiced in the OT.
 
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How long have you been a vegan? I’ve been one for over four years now (health reasons as well) and I never feel like the odd man out. I did a bit at first, but that’s because I was still trying to figure out how to be a vegan without making a big deal of it in social situations. The less of an issue you make of it, the less anyone else will too. (Hint: If you’re going out to eat with friends, look up the menu first and figure out what you will order, and if you have questions call the restaurant then. No need to seem high maintenance when everyone is trying to order.)

I hate most vegans too. But not because they’re too liberal or anti-religious, but because they tend to define themselves by their eating habits. That’s why I’m kind of trying to talk you out of looking for a vegan social group. You don’t need it. Eat what you want and what makes your body feel good, but don’t let it be such an integral part of your existence that you are looking to find a group to socialize on those grounds. You would be far better off looking for devout Catholic friends who eat meat and guzzle milk.
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Since many vegans are vegan for ethical reasons, there is good reason for them to be defined by what they eat and do not eat etc. Veganism for ethical reasons is a whole life choice and lifestyle. People who choose to be vegan for health reasons make food choices.
 
BlueEyedLady said:
How long have you been a vegan? I’ve been one for over four years now (health reasons as well) and I never feel like the odd man out. I did a bit at first, but that’s because I was still trying to figure out how to be a vegan without making a big deal of it in social situations. The less of an issue you make of it, the less anyone else will too. (Hint: If you’re going out to eat with friends, look up the menu first and figure out what you will order, and if you have questions call the restaurant then. No need to seem high maintenance when everyone is trying to order.)

I hate most vegans too. **But not because they’re too liberal or anti-religious, but because they tend to define themselves by their eating habits. ** That’s why I’m kind of trying to talk you out of looking for a vegan social group. You don’t need it. Eat what you want and what makes your body feel good, but don’t let it be such an integral part of your existence that you are looking to find a group to socialize on those grounds. You would be far better off looking for devout Catholic friends who eat meat and guzzle milk.
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Boy is that the truth. One of my good friends is a vegan and is constantly talking about it, how wrong and gross it is to eat meat/animal products, and even has a tattoo that says “vegan.”

Oh, and she’s a “church bashing liberal” also, as the OP puts it.

It’s kind of funny that we are friends because we couldn’t be more different.
 
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