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Religion, Culture & Food Ethics

Plant-based eating is ancient and multicultural. This hub explores dharmic traditions, ritual slaughter debates, Indigenous foodways and philosophical arguments.

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A captive elephant used in wildlife petting tourism, with a saddle for rides.
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The Case Against Wildlife 'Petting' Tourism: Sacred Traditions or Exploitation? 2024

Wildlife 'petting' tourism, despite links to cultural or religious traditions, often masks animal exploitation and undermines conservation efforts, demanding ethical scrutiny.

By Dr. Anya Sharma-Singh · 5 min read

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Which religions encourage vegetarian diets?
Jainism, many Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and strands of Christianity, Judaism and Islam include vegetarian practice or ethical arguments for it.

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