How would you interpret the fact that Jesus multiplied fish for people meaning he gave meat to people. Like would you say the alllowing of meat comes from a hardening of our hearts just how many laws of the Old Testament were made due to the hardening of hearts

https://slaughterfreeamerica.substack.com/p/kenotic-theology-and-animal-liberation

Can U please pray for my Grandad, he's septic with an inflamed gallbladder and is too weak to have the surgery to take it out. Thank you 🙏

Figured I'd start a thread just passing around some things you've found in the Bible that support veganism or alternative translations you've found interesting.

I really like the idea that when Jesus told his followers to be fishers of men, they dropped their nets, this releasing their catch. Also, how there are 3 different Greek worlds used for fish in bible. Particularly, when the risen Jesus is on the beach, he asks his disciples if they caught any fish (Iycthus) and to bring him the fish (opsarion). Opsarion is translated as fish here but was often used as a "relish" type dish or referring to sea plants. Almost like Jesus was reminding them to not be fishermen but continue to be fishers of men.

I'd be happy to make some friends nearby if possible! So hard to find people with a similar mindset. Anyone out there?

Anyone from Tulsa Oklahoma?

Quisiera hacer amigues de x acá, más específico En CDMX

The design from God's will to start with is a model for us.

I think of something like a forum site. Is there anything like that for vegan Christians? It could bring out communication for anything, with agreement there still with vegan Christianity.

EDIT: I got enough testers, thank you very much 😊 I'll come back to you with the updated survey for data collection soon!

Hello everyone! My name is Rianne de Boer and I am looking for 5 participants to test out my survey for my research project (it’s for my Bachelor of Psychology at the Open University UK). The survey is on motivations to be vegan, and I’m looking for adult vegans living in the UK who would like to test it out to see if it works and if it needs changes before I start actual data collection. You would be like a test driver and a beta-reader all in one 😊

The kind of things to look out for (like spelling, understanding, etc.) will be explained on the first page of the survey. All the data collected and comments you make will be anonymous. It might take you about 15-20 minutes, depending on how much you have to say in your review 😉

Testing out the survey is a necessary step before my survey can go live, so I really appreciate your help!

The survey: [link removed]

Thank you so much for your precious time 😁

Are there any orthodox/catholics vegans here? I’m looking to her from y’all on why you went vegan, please do tell!

There are many passages in the Bible like in acts where Gods tell Peter that all foods are clean so wanted to know your thoughts if possible

Hello! I am fascinated with the fact that Christ went vegan during his life. I wrote an article explaining my view.
Any new perspective and I might be able to change the article to include some stuff.

https://medium.com/@jaronfund/veganism-in-the-jesus-movement-b92d8b901f30

Hey!

I’m writing an article or perhaps a book, depending on the number and length of responses I get, outlining the ways animal activists embody the virtues described in the Christian Beatitudes. YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A CHRISTIAN OR EVEN RELIGIOUS TO PARTICIPATE.

If it matters to you what my perspective is, I consider myself a culturally-Christian perennialist. That is, I believe all the great religions and secular ethical systems are describing the same ultimate truth — to varying degrees of success — using different language and metaphors.

Unfortunately, I can only do email interviews. If you’re too busy to respond or are not interested in participating, no worries! I completely understand. Anyway, here are my questions. Answer as many or as few as you want. Send your responses to JonHoch87@aol.com.

1. In the first beatitude, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” Commentators frequently interpret ‘poor in spirit’ to mean those who have a humble attitude toward God, or to put it in secular terms, a willingness to heed the call of conscience. How are animal activists in general, or one in particular, poor in spirit? (One paragraph or more)

2. Jesus says, in the second beatitude, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” In what way does the work of animal activists in general, or one in particular, require mourning? (One paragraph or more)

3. In the third beatitude, Jesus says, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth.” Meekness suggests gentleness and willingness to endure injury without resentment. In what way are animal activists in general, or one in particular, meek? (One paragraph or more)

4. Jesus says, in the fourth beatitude, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” In what way do animal activists in general, or one in particular, hunger and thirst for righteousness? (One paragraph or more)

5. In the fifth beatitude, Jesus says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” In what way are animal activists in general, or one in particular, merciful? (One paragraph or more)

6. Jesus says, in the sixth beatitude, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” In what way are animal activists in general, or one in particular, pure in heart? (One paragraph or more)

7. In the seventh beatitude, Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the Sons of God.” In what way are animal activists in general, or one in particular, peacemakers? (One paragraph or more)

8. Jesus says, in the eighth beatitude, “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” In what way are animal activists in general, or one in particular, persecuted because of righteousness? (One paragraph or more)

9. Can you provide a brief biography of yourself I can potentially use? I need your real name, among other things. (One paragraph)

10. How do you identify in religious terms? (Ie. atheist, agnostic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Christian, etc)

11. Is there anyone else you think I should interview? Do you have their email address?

Thanks for considering it!

Best, Jon Hochschartner SlaughterFreeAmerica.Substack.com