I found a page with famous vegetarians. They list all the Beatles, except for one: George Harrison. I'm sure this must be an oversight. It is interesting that all the Beatles practiced vegetarianism. They not only talked about peace, they actually practiced it. Another notable name missing from the list: Pythagoras.
Trivia: The word "Vegetarian" was coined on Sept 30, 1847 by the British Vegetarian Society. It was derived from the Latin 'vegetus', meaning whole, sound, fresh, lively; Before this date, vegetarians were known as "Pythagoreans."
Trivia: The word vegan was coined in England by Donald Watson in 1944. He is still alive today. I understand that there are now more vegans sitting down to Sunday lunch than there are Anglicans attending Sunday morning service. I think that Anglicans should rejoice at the good news that somebody at least is practising the essential element in the Christian religion - compassion. - Donald Watson
I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being. - Abraham Lincoln
For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love. - Pythagoras
Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages. - Thomas Edison
To my mind, the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being. - Mahatma Gandhi
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I am a born-again atheist who is pro-life (I don't eat animals) and I agree with the Dalai Lama when he says "There is no creator".
Those are certainly good words of common sense. It tells us that "spirituality" has nothing to do with a belief in things supernatural. But then, those of us who grew up in the seventies watching "Kung Fu" already knew that being a vegan, atheist who follows the path of the buddha can reach enlightenment.
All kidding aside, what does a vegetarian atheist have to say? Stick around and you'll find out! Politically I'm rather liberal, but I do like to listen to staunch conservative talk show host Michael Savage (real name 'Wiener') so I'll probably be mentioning him from time to time in my weblogs. So for now, how about some talk of broccoli, carrots and peas? Recipe's anyone??
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