A considered life — veganism
In the present world, the rampant gluttony of human beings has wrecked unfathomable suffering to the environment and to animal life. These docile voiceless creatures are subjected to inhuman treatment under inhabitable environments. To meet the ever-growing demand of a global clientele, thousands of animals are killed and their natural habitats are being destroyed. These have tremendously shaken the ecological balance. Animals are reared in captivity and are confined in small cages with the only aim of earning profit. Human beings have lost the empathetic touch in the pursuit of material happiness. Animals are treated as commodities rather than species who can feel pain and sorrow equally. Ills like animal farming are harming the environment in a very big way. Rampant use of water to keep the livestock clean, use of fossil fuel, groundwater contamination due to harmful chemicals being used have had a negative impact on humans and the environment as well. Factory farming is one of the top reasons for ozone layer depletion.
Veganism is bold on the face statement that no matter what happens, animal life will thrive on earth. Contrary to popular belief, veganism is not all about turning vegetarian. The purview of veganism is way beyond that. It is about shunning all types of products that have been derived from animals. Vegans do not consume meat, egg, fish, and even honey as they are made from honeybees. Veganism believes in the philosophy that animals are not on Earth to satisfy the greed of humans. It firmly supports the theory that just like human beings, animals too have emotions and that they should be respected. They have the equal right to grow, mate, and rear families the way they want. Veganism not only discourages the use of animal and animal products but provides a healthy alternative to our daily supplement of vitamins, minerals, and other important bodybuilding products. Various products vegan milk, plant-based protein powder, ghee, butter, etc. are slowly findings their way to the shelves in the market.
By accepting veganism, one is embracing a calculated philosophy of life of being kind to animals, stop the abuse of animals in any form, and provide a clean breathable environment to our next generation. The environmental, health, and ethical benefits of veganism are beyond doubt. Veganism is the remedy to bring the world to its earlier pristine glory where animals and humans can thrive side by side.
