My daughter and I have been abstaining from the flesh of dead animals since Christmas. For me, it’s at least my third attempt to be vegetarian, but it feels more serious this time. Here are my reasons: – Eating meat or fish requires an act of violence to be carried out against a living being.Continue reading “Meat Is Murder III”
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Vegetables are murder, too
By now, my new vegetable beds should be packed full of a variety of vegetables, all thriving in the rich compost and growing leafy and tall. Unfortunately, we’ve had very little sunshine this ‘summer’, and I think the soil hasn’t warmed up enough to germinate all the seeds. Also, as it’s hardly stopped raining sinceContinue reading “Vegetables are murder, too”
Meat is Murder II
The Mabbsonsea family has been abstaining from eating the flesh of animals during Lent. We have enjoyed trying out new recipes; the kitchen bin is less smelly, and Mrs Mabbsonsea says she feels healthier. Now, with one week left to go, there are heated discussions over the lentil bake about our future diet. I wouldContinue reading “Meat is Murder II”
Meat Is Murder
I was preaching on 1 Corinthians 8 on Sunday – about meat sacrificed to idols. Not really a live issue for me or the good people of Hove, but I took the line that thinking about others is a live issue – especially those who are vulnerable. I dealt with it along the lines ofContinue reading “Meat Is Murder”
Alex Mabbs 