Triangle Vegans

It can be difficult to make new friends, especially in adulthood, and for many it's not easy to have a deep friendship while avoiding a deep topic.

But you're not alone! Let's get together in the Triangle area for an evolving variety of activities centered around good vegan meals, coffee, drinks, and conversation.

For now I'll try to post one lunch or dinner event each Saturday, and we'll see what else the group would like.

🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 Q&A 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

What is veganism❓ Veganism involves avoiding the exploitation of animals for food, clothing, etc. Therefore in addition to animal products we also avoid animal byproducts like eggs and dairy. The point is empathetic or ethical (for the sake of the animals) not for our own medical, health, or culinary reasons, although those are lovely bonuses.

Are vegetarians welcome❓ As guests, yes. (Very welcome!) As members, no. Members can invite vegetarian guests in the RSVP to most events. Vegans and vegetarians generally agree on the main issues, just differing on 2 or 3 things, so vegetarians may find this group quite enjoyable, but please be forewarned that dairy and eggs virtually always involves killing nearly all of the male babies since they can never produce milk or eggs, so vegetarian guests may on some occasion happen to hear about such aspects of the dairy and egg industries (including small farms and backyard setups).

What's the difference between vegans and vegetarians❓ Vegetarians have friends.

Is there any science backing up veganism❓ Yes, numerous scientific studies in recent years have been able to confirm that animals aren't overly keen on suffering and dying for our momentary pleasure and convenience.

Are vegans woke❓ Veganism is for everyone, but this group is not. Expect an intelligent LGBTQIA-friendly and BIPOC-friendly group with a progressive/liberal worldview. We'll try to avoid religious venues whose holy books still contain what may be anti-LGBTQIA sentiments... other than... for now we may rent space for potlucks from a progressive Quaker group until we find a better location.

Is veganism a cult❓ Yes. Renounce your false gods and join us! 🤣😈