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BREAKING UP WITH VEGANISM | Understanding Our Genetics | Cathy Hutchison

2 Oct 2017 · 0 min

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A speaker (Cathy Hutchison) reflects on her strong commitment to veganism driven by compassion for animals, but recounts being confronted with the idea that ideology alone isn't sufficient if one’s biology doesn't support it. The excerpt emphasizes a conflict between ethical commitments and physical/biological needs.

Well, for one, I was very attached to the ideology of veganism. I feel like with really good reason. I have incredible compassion for animals and was very concerned about what was going on in the world. And I will never forget what you said because it stuck with me as being profoundly true, even though it was super hard for me to accept in the moment. And you said, I don't care about the ideology in your head or the compassion in your heart. If your biology is not on board, then you have a problem.