"Yeah basically I presume all vegans do think they are better than non vegans when it comes to ethics. I suppose they are proud of their self control and their helping the environment and what they give to animals."
In regard to the above statement you made, you should not presume ALL vegans feel this way. My best friends are vegans, however they are some of the very few who have not taken the eleteist attitude that many have. They have their own farm, have built a hay bale house and live off the land. Their not taking the attitude of being "socially superior" has given them more knowledge, understanding, empathy, and acceptance of others opinions.
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and yes, there are different interpretations. When a person is going to read the Bible, God expects us to pray before we read, asking Him to speak to us through his words and hear the message He intends for us. What God reveals for you may not be the same message He reveals to me. When we read Bible passages in Bible study, the minister will then ask us what we got out of this and lo and behold, everyone views it in a similar way, but somewhat different.
I take great offense when someone implies that I am not ethical. or for that matter even a good Christian because I am not vegetarian. I am one of the most ethical, environmentally concious persons you would ever meet. I raised my 26 year old son in a healthy environment with animals. He is also is an animal lover and not vegan. I also take great offense when you imply that another Christian's beliefs are wrong because of the way YOU have interpreted God's message. Personally I believe that God put animals on this earth not only for enjoyment, but for nourishment. There are many places in the Bible that prove this.
This is truly a personal choice and whatever that choice is has no reflection on what kind of a person he/she is. Isn't there someplace in the Bible that God says not to judge other people????
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