By eating the plants and animals of our earth, we literally incorporate them. It is also through this act of eating that we partake of our culture's values and paradigms at the most primal levels. It is becoming increasingly obvious, however, that the choices we make about our food are leading to environmental degradation, enormous human health problems, and unimaginable cruelty toward our fellow creatures.Incorporating systems theory, teachings from mythology and religions, and the human sciences, The World Peace Diet presents the outlines of a more empowering understanding of our world, based on a comprehension of the far-reaching implications of our food choices and the worldview those choices reflect and mandate. The author offers a set of universal principles for all people of conscience, from any religious tradition, that they can follow to reconnect with what we are eating, what was required to get it on our plate, and what happens after it leaves our plates.The World Peace Diet suggests how we as a species might move our consciousness forward so that we can be more free, more intelligent, more loving, and happier in the choices we make.Now includes a full index.

    Calling on sources as venerable as Thomas Aquinas and as current as the Patriot Act—and, in some cases, personal experience—the contributors explore the history of civil disobedience and sabotage, and examine the philosophical and cultural meanings of words like "terrorism," "democracy" and "freedom," in a book that ultimately challenges the values and assumptions that pervade our culture. Contributors include Robin Webb, Rod Coronado, Ingrid Newkirk, Paul Watson, Karen Davis, Bruce Friedrich, pattrice jones and others.

    . . except he doesn't eat meat! Frustrated with being teased by two classmates about his vegetarian diet, Benji tells his parents that he would like to try a hamburger. In order to teach Benji why they are vegetarian, Benji's parents take him to a farm animal sanctuary where he befriends the animals (pigs, chickens, cows and turkeys) and learns about their unique characteristics. Benji decides to share his experience with his classmates, including a taste of his favorite veggie meal, Neat Loaf! After enjoying the tasty food and looking at pictures of the animals, Benji's classmates decide Benji is pretty cool after all!A wonderful book to teach vegetarian children about farmed animals. Once you meet Benji, you will want to share his story again and again!