Anti-Vegan Arguments Debunked: Masterpost
Since it seems that every vegan is expected to constantly defend themselves regardless of their willingness or ability, I have created a list of what I consider to be the twenty most commonly used anti-vegan arguments and their rebuttals. These arguments are not intended to convert anyone, only to assist vegans who may struggle to defend themselves, whether because of cognitive difficulties, a lack of time and energy to do the research required, or just not being gifted debaters. You are free to reproduce these, copy and paste them, link them on your own site or post them elsewhere with or without credit.
Eating animals is normal.
Eating animals is natural.
Eating animals is necessary.
Eating animals is a personal choice.
Eating animals is part of our culture/heritage.
Eating animals is ethical because it is legal.
Eating animals is okay so long as they are killed humanely.
It is okay to eat animals because we are top of the food chain.
Humans have always eaten animals.
Animals are bred to be eaten.
Plants are alive/ feel pain too.
Veganism isn’t cruelty free either.
Consuming soy is just as bad as eating animal products.
Poor people can’t go vegan.
It is impossible to be 100% vegan.
Going vegan won’t save animals.
If we didn’t eat animals they would overpopulate/ go extinct.
God made animals to be eaten.
Humans are more important than animals.
Going vegan would put farmer’s jobs/ the economy at risk.
There isn’t enough land/water for everyone to go vegan.
Veganism ignores human suffering.
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