Did God Create Animals for Us to Eat?
When I say I’m vegetarian, a common reaction from some religious people is, “But didn’t God put animals on Earth for us to eat?” As they have grown up believing that animals are food and not friends, they seem genuinely confused as to why...
The Taste of Milk: Why I Chose a Vegetarian Diet
As an animal lover, I have been a vegetarian for many years. The only animal products that I would eat were milk and honey. I followed a typical Indian diet that was high in fruits, dairy, rice and dal. In Hinduism, cows are a special animal, so many Indian dishes are...How Studying Science Strengthened My Faith
Many people think that science and spirituality will always be at odds, but true religion must be supported by science, and true science must be supported by religion. Real religion is sanatana dharma, or eternal duty. It is based on universal truth rather than...Why Everyone Is Outraged By Cecil’s Death
Walter Palmer received international infamy almost overnight. His Yelp! page was bombarded with clever, snarky reviews. People picketed in front of his business and home. Celebrities tweeted about him. Walter Palmer quickly became one of the world’s most hated...The Best Diet Is The Vaisnav Diet
What is the best diet? You can ask a hundred nutritionists and get a hundred different answers. Companies with their own agenda try to market their own products. There’s the Paleo Diet™, the keto diet, raw veganism, fruitarianism. In the fitness industry, most...About Me
I’m Samita Sarkar, an author and a teacher. I'm also a huge lover of animals.
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