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Urbivor Humans usually treat other individuals that they believe are lesser than themselves as objects (women, other races, non-human animals). This is speciesism.

Urbivors advocate for ethical, compassionate living that is inclusive of culture, health, ecology, diet, lifestyle, the arts, spiritual veganism, and animal liberation. By analogy with racism and sexism, the term "speciesism" is a prejudice or attitude of bias in favor of the interests of members of one's own species and against those of members of other species. If a being suffers there can be no

moral justification for refusing to take that suffering into consideration. No matter what the nature of the being, the principle of equality requires that one's suffering can be counted equally with the like suffering of any other being. Racists violate the principle of equality by giving greater weight to the interests of members of their own race when their is a clash between their interests and the interests of those of another race. Sexists violate the principle of equality by favoring the interests of their own sex. Speciesists allow the interests of their own species to override the greater interests of members of other species. In each case, the pattern is identical. Though among the members of the human family we recognize the moral imperative of respect (every human is a somebody, not a something), morally disrespectful treatment occurs when those who stand at the power end of a power relationship treat the less powerful as if they were mere objects. The rapist does this to the victim of rape. The child molester to the child molested. The master to the slave. In each and all such cases, humans who have power exploit those who lack it. Might the same be true of how humans treat other animals, or other humans? There are differences, since humans and animals are not the same in all respects... but the question of sameness wears another face.

11/14/2025

If she could choose, she would choose to live.

Psychologists have used the term “meat paradox” to explain why people may emphasize their concern for animal welfare and...
11/11/2025

Psychologists have used the term “meat paradox” to explain why people may emphasize their concern for animal welfare and yet eat meat, the production of which has caused suffering to nonhuman creatures. This paper explores the meat paradox through the philosophical concept “akrasia”. Akrasia refers to a situation, where one believes in a fact or value x, and yet acts against that fact or value. The paper uses the term “omnivore’s akrasia” to denote a state where one believes in the value of animal wellbeing and nonetheless consumes products which have caused animal suffering. The claim of the paper is that understanding of the meat paradox can be significantly broadened with the use of philosophical takes on akrasia, which underline notions such as moral reason and virtue. Another claim is that it is through enhancing one’s moral ability that both the meat paradox and omnivore’s akrasia may be reduced. Specific factors included in such enhancement are introduced and compared with “nudging”. In the conflicting era when the meat industry is rapidly growing on a global scale whilst attitudes toward other animals are becoming increasingly positive, exploring the phenomenon of both eating and caring for animals is of clear societal, political, and moral significance.

(Source— https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6940846/)

11/11/2025
11/11/2025

We were designed to serve our fellow creatures humbly, with Christ-like mercy and compassion.

11/11/2025

Paul McCartney urges COP30 to go vegetarian, warning that serving meat at a climate summit contradicts efforts to protect the Amazon and cut emissions.

11/10/2025
11/10/2025

Cows are gentle, social beings who love friendship and freedom. 💕

When jokes are so bad that they’re harmful. Parkrose Permaculture is shamelessly offensive. We recently learned about th...
11/10/2025

When jokes are so bad that they’re harmful. Parkrose Permaculture is shamelessly offensive. We recently learned about this when activists posted on various vegan groups. Just a heads up to avoid.

Seems like a sad vortex of negativity and melodrama started by some fake Progressive Portland lady making meat jokes.

This is Quillen (one of the mods) speaking:
As it turns out, Parkrose Permaculture (out of Portland, Oregon) is not as they claimed to be. We apologize for sharing their posts previously (and so frequently). All of the re-posts have been removed. Again our apologies. We were under a vastly different opinion of their morals, mission, goals, and ethics. Zero kindness. Zero humility. Toxic ego. Total arrogance.

We were duped by a bad person we once had deep love and respect for (for years).

(Note: chuckle-thugs get blocked)

For those of us that are Christ-followers, this is not the way…
11/03/2025

For those of us that are Christ-followers, this is not the way…

Thanks for the submission. The garbage person of the month goes to “christian nationalist musician” BOBBY CARBY, who states that certain parts of the American population need to be “eliminated”.

Who’s next? Send us your submission for “GARBAGE PERSON OF THE WEEK”.

11/02/2025

Some of the biggest and strongest animals on Earth thrive on plants. 🌱🦍🐘

You can too. Try a plant-based diet and discover the power of plants through our starter kit https://challenge.veganfta.com/starter_kit 💪💚

08/03/2025

Consumers may be more open to plant-based eggs when they’re introduced as familiar ingredients rather than standalone substitutes, pointing to a strategic way forward for adoption. As interest in plant-based meat and dairy continues to rise, products like vegan burgers, nuggets, and beverages hav

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