based on observations, no insult intended
1) Respect or deification of animals – this is similar to some Hindu sects which consider animals such as cows, monkeys and rats as personifications of a deities or ancestral spirits. They are venerated and untouchable as food or any kind of material use.
2) Rituals – similar to religious rituals which are adhered to by its followers such as not using any utensils, cooking implements that have been used to cook meat and meat products. the non-consumption of plant “Fire” foods such as garlic and onions.
3) Codified set of rules/commandments – similar to Catholics/Christian Ten Commandments i.e. “thou shall not…”
4) Prophets /Saints- Authors/advocates/pioneers/activists of the lifestyle have been quoted endlessly and with complete trust and reverence their works/studies regarded as
sacred and unassailable like the Bible or the Quran.
5) Existence of various labels for different levels of practice such as ovo-lacto or ovo or pescetarian or strict vegan/vegetarian similar to the various sects within a major religion
6) It even has its own set fanatical followers or zealots unable or unwilling to accept any argument to the contrary, compromise existence with non-followers and intolerant of dissent. – PETA is similar to ultra Catholic’s ultra conservative Opus Dei? Or the various freedom fighters regarded by terrorists in most countries?
All answers accepted. I will edit and revise this question if necessary based on answers and new information. Feel free to do the same to your answers.
Thank you
2007-11-19
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