Questions Asked by Not-Yet-Vegans

Questions Asked by Not-Yet-Vegans

We have found that, surprisingly, people say only a few different things to us when we are engaged in public outreach about veganism. One way to prepare for speaking with others about veganism is to make a list of answers to the questions below. Please also see these suggestions for effective communication about veganism.


  • Why are you vegan?
  • What's wrong with eating meat?
  • I like eating meat!
  • I was vegan for a while, but I felt tired all the time because I didn't get enough protein.
  • What will happen to all the animals if we don't eat them?
  • God put animals on the Earth for people to eat.
  • I don't eat red meat. I only eat chicken and fish.
  • People have been eating meat for thousands of years!
  • The way animals are treated in agriculture is terrible. I always buy humane, free-range, organic meat, dairy and eggs.
  • How can you justify spending your time helping animals when there are so many people who need help?
  • Animals are better off being raised on farms than living in the wild where they face predators, disease and starvation.
  • I believe in the circle of life.
  • Animals kill other animals for food, so why shouldn?t we?
  • Don?t dairy cows need to be milked?
  • What's your stance on abortion?
  • What's your stance on organics?
  • I hate PETA!

Table of Contents

Page title Most recent update Last edited by
Questions Asked by Not-Yet-Vegans June 26, 2008 11:53 AM Miranda and Victor
Suggestions for Effective Communication June 26, 2008 11:53 AM Miranda and Victor
Recipes 2008 05 24 May 29, 2008 5:42 PM Miranda and Victor
A New Look at Veganism May 27, 2008 10:27 AM Miranda and Victor
Online Vegan Resource Guide December 8, 2008 9:53 AM Miranda and Victor
About Vegans for Action: Food and fun with a conscience. May 2, 2008 9:35 AM Miranda and Victor
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