Window on the World - Should Christians Be Vegans?

Dr. Ryken discusses Vegetarianism in light of Scripture.

Excerpt: Some of the people who refuse to eat meat are Christians. For some this is a matter of personal choice, but others say that this is the biblical thing to do. Witness the “Hallelujah Diet,” a creation-order meal plan based on Genesis 1:29: “I give you all plants bearing seed everywhere on earth and every tree bearing fruit; they shall be yours for food.” Or witness the ad campaign (sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals) in which billboards declared “Jesus Was a Vegetarian.” The image of Jesus on the advertisement was adorned with a giant slice of orange for a halo.'

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Many of these are now published in 'My Father's World: Meditations on Christianity and Culture', 2002, and 'He Speaks to Me Everywhere', 2004, both by Philip Graham Ryken, P&R Publishing.

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