“It (is) not easy … to draw a line between Hindu nationalism and true nationalism. The two overlap as India is the only home of Hindus and they form a majority there.” — J. Nehru
Those who permit slaying of animals; those who bring animals for slaughter; those who slaughter; those who sell meat; those who purchase meat; those who prepare dishes out of meat; those who serve that meat and those who eat it are all murderers. — Manusmriti
When I think of all the harm the Bible has done, I despair of ever writing anything to equal it.” — Oscar Wilde
“Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd and bloody religion that has ever infected the world.” — Voltaire
“Millions of innocent men, women and children, since the introduction of Christianity, have been burnt, tortured, fined, imprisoned, [and molested]: yet we have not advanced one inch towards humanity. What has been the effect of coercion? To make one half of the world fools, and the other half hypocrites. To support error and roguery all over the earth.” — Thomas Jefferson
You should listen to Philip Wollen’s speech on “Ahimsa”. It brought several standing ovations in Australia!!!
“The most beautiful word ever written in any country, in any language, at any time in human history came from India. In the Upanishads 3,000 years ago.
Ahimsa . Non-violence to any living being.
My dream is to make Ahimsa a truly global phenomenon.
We may be Australian, American, Chinese, or Palestinian. We may be Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain or Jew (or no religion at all).
But if we are to live a truly authentic life we must share common ground without sacrificing our other beliefs. That beautiful meeting place is “Ahimsa”.
So I am no longer just an Australian, male, husband, friend, activist, or professional man.
I am Ahimsan.
Not because it describes my beliefs . . . my diet . . . . or my lifestyle.
But because . . . IT DESCRIBES MY CHARACTER.
It says I oppose violence in everything I do, say or think.
The food I eat, my shoes, my clothes, my belt, even my watchband, have no animal products in them.
Nobody suffered to satisfy me.
The world will soon see Ahimsans as educated, enlightened and elegant people.
Because I am Ahimsan, by definition, I must also be a vegan.
I am a vegan – because I am not a killer; not an eco-vandal; and not a fool.
Is this the video? If not, give me the URL. – Editor
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