What happened in my mind when it finally grew weary of justifying the perverse?

What happened in my heart on the day it could no longer participate in the cruelty?

What happened in my soul at the precise moment my lips mouthed, "No More!"?

On that day, I am certain my heart, mind and soul merged and cried out in silent unity...

...No longer can your money enrich those who kill on your behalf.
...No longer can you ignore the suffering endured by helpless billions simply to satisy your passing desire for flesh.
...No longer can you believe the lies, told to protect the profits of a few and shield us all from the true terror.

 

Catchy slogans and comforting photos avert our eyes - but at what price and for how long?

For the sake of goodness - perhaps our very soul,

Read The Fine Print, Read The Fine Print, Read The Fine Print, Read The Fine Print!

Know the true cost, not just to those who suffer, but to our own humanity.

 

See the staggering death toll, the filth that pollutes the ground and water that will sicken us all, eventually.

See the faces of those who die and the unimaginable pain they endure away from our eyes, as just a glimpse will bring tears and sadness.

 

And for what?

Something so utterly senseless and unnecessary for life or health or happiness.

Suddenly, I understand that for my humanity I must widen my circle of compassion, and my need to enlarge that circumference outweighs my desire for flesh.

And in that instant, in my crisis of conscience, I knew I would never again eat an animal.

 

~~ Kris Giovanini