For Lent, my cousin and her husband did a vegan fast. I thought it’d be interesting to get her perspective on the fast – from an omnivore’s point of view. This is what she had to say about over a month of veganism (completely un-edited by me). —– by Christine Wilson As part of the …
Mar
09
Practice What You Preach This Lenten Season
The following article was written by Ashley Palmer for PETA. With the Lenten season upon us, many choose to reflect on their actions and honor their faith through fasting. Some denominations, specifically Eastern Christians and Catholics, abstain from eating animal products during this time. Going vegan in honor of Lent is the perfect way to …
Dec
24
Quote Of The Day Friday #3
A prayer from Saint Basil, the bishop of Caesarea, circa 375 A.D.: Oh, God, enlarge within us the sense of fellowship with all living things, our brothers the animals to whom Thou gavest the earth in common with us. We remember with shame that in the past we have exercised the high dominion of man …
Dec
22
Christmas Confusion
Nearly half of the Christmas cards I received this year included pets in the family photo or had pets’ names listed alongside family members’ names. Statistics show that half of the dogs in America will receive Christmas presents. Yet how many people will pause to consider the life of the pig that becomes their Christmas …
Apr
14
Food & Faith Challenge
Fellow foodie blogger, Wendy at The Local Cook, is hosting a “Food & Faith Challenge.” From April 3 – June 19 (yes, I’m a little behind on announcing this), she will encourage us to think about our food in a deeper sense than just, “What should I eat for lunch?” Each week throughout the challenge, …
Apr
02
Blessed Are The Merciful
Have compassion as God has compassion. Matthew 5:48 As Christians celebrate Christ’s ultimate sacrifice and resurrection this Easter, let us resolve to emulate His compassion in our own lives. There’s no better place to begin than the dinner table. As we break bread, let’s break ties with some of the most violent and ungodly places …
Dec
23
Compassionate Christmas
I will once again plead for compassion in your holiday meals. Whether it’s ham, turkey, or roast beef that is usually at the center of your table, this year consider losing the dead carcass for something more merciful. During a holiday season that is about love, hope, generosity, good will, peace, joy, sacrifice, and religion, we …
Oct
06
Religion (Yes, I’m Going There)
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28 Why is it that we turn to religious teachings for moral …
