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| The spirituality of vegetarianism, veganism, and Jainism |
November 27, 2021 |
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Vegetarianism and veganism are not religions, but Ben Zeller of Lake Forest College says that in his research, the decision to stop eating meat and other animal products can be an incredibly meaningful shift in one’s philosophy of eating. For most vegetarians and vegans, their decision is not a religiously motivated one, but we talk to one man whose religion is at the center of his relationship with food. Shikhar Shah practices Jainism, which prohibits the consumption of meat, eggs, honey, and even root vegetables. Shah says that his faith’s approach to non-violence and conservation is something that informs his everyday life, and he carries that into his practice as a physician.
Shikhar Shah, anesthesia resident at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and a member of Young Jains of America |
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