Religion and food go together like Easter and ham or Thanksgiving and turkey, but vegan activist groups are spinning scripture to persuade churchgoers to leave meat off their plate not just at every holiday, but at every meal. This tactic is not new, but it has gained traction in recent years as families return from church with vegan pamphlets and children learn about “factory farming” in Sunday school.
Groups including the Humane Society of the United States and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have established faith outreach or religion programs that target people of faith and church leaders, pressuring Christians to adopt the belief that eating meat is a sin. Unfortunately, some church leaders have joined the activist chorus.