What if aliens landed on earth and started to mass breed humans in massive farms for food, entertainment and clothing? Would you accept your fate just because they are intellectually vastly superior or would you demand that the aliens find a non-violent way to get these things?
Every year, humans kill more than 90 billion land animals globally. When marine life is included, that number rises to around 2 trillion. In roughly six weeks, we kill more animals than there have ever been humans in all of history. Isaac Bashevis Singer, Nobel Prize winner and survivor of World War II, wrote:
"In relation to animals, all people are Nazis. For the animals, it is an eternal Treblinka"
Animals deserve moral consideration. The very least you can do is to educate yourself on what you're paying for. Watch these videos to educate yourself on:
Dominion is an award-winning documentary narrated by Joaquin Phoenix. Using drones, hidden cameras, and handheld footage, it exposes the brutal reality of modern animal agriculture and questions the morality of humanity's dominion over the animal kingdom.
Vegan challenges to try
- Challenge 22 - A free 22-day challenge with personal mentors, meal plans, help from registered nutritionists and dieticians, and a strong community. A great way to get started.
- Veganuary - The best-known vegan challenge, with daily emails, recipes, and practical guides that give you a broad introduction to veganism.
- Vegan Bootcamp - A free, self-paced program with different tracks covering nutrition, cooking, fitness, the environment, and animal welfare.