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When somebody asks why you're a vegan (lemmy.sdf.org)
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[–] Znarf176@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

What are your reasons for comparing veganism to religion? Aside from having a strong opinion I see no real similarities. To me it feels like non vegans want this comparison to be valid to be able to make it about personal choice when it really is about respecting others.

Also the "there is no right answer" argument is always in favor of the status quo which is factory farming animals. Is that really something you want to preserve?