I don’t try to convince people. Free will and all that.
I am not a vegetarian for health reasons, but because of animal suffering. ALthough I do consider most meat not very healthy but then a lot of stuff people eat isn’t healthy. I respect that people make their own choices. I do not hate others because they make choices different from mine.
LJ,
are you familiar with the Japanese cuisine called shōjin ryōri? It’s based on the Buddhist practice of not eating meat, or spicy or pungent foods.
Contrary to popular belief, is is not bland and quite tasty!
https://savorjapan.com/contents/more-to-savor/shojin-ryori-japans-sophisticated-buddhist-cuisine/