Veganism

Veganism is the idea that people should avoid using animals for food, clothing, or other purposes when it is possible to do so. Vegans believe this helps reduce suffering and harm.

Veganism is not about hating people or judging others. It is about compassion, responsibility, and care for animals.

Animals can feel pain and fear

Many animals can feel pain, fear, and stress.

Animals used for food are often:

• kept in small or crowded spaces
• separated from their families
• hurt or killed at a young age

Even on farms with better conditions, animals are still harmed and killed. This suffering is not necessary for humans to survive.

Eating animals is usually not necessary

Many people can live healthy lives without eating animal products.

Plant-based foods can provide:

• protein
• vitamins
• energy

When people have a choice, vegans believe it is better to choose options that cause less harm.

Animals cannot consent

Animals cannot agree to be used or killed.

They cannot understand what will happen to them or choose a different life. This makes humans fully responsible for the harm animals experience.

Vegans believe it is wrong to harm others when they cannot consent and when harm can be avoided.

Veganism reduces harm

Choosing vegan foods reduces demand for animal farming.

This can lead to:

• fewer animals being bred into suffering
• less violence toward animals
• less environmental damage

Even small changes can reduce harm over time.

Care for animals, not perfection

Veganism does not require perfection.

Many vegans understand that people have different situations, cultures, and access to food. The goal is to do less harm when possible.

Conclusion

Veganism argues that:

• animals can suffer and feel pain
• using animals is often not necessary
• animals cannot consent
• choosing plant-based options reduces harm

For these reasons, vegans believe that avoiding animal products is a compassionate and responsible choice.

This view is based on empathy and care for others, not blame or anger.