Our world has many problems that need resolving, many of which are global in nature and require change at a systemic level. The problem of mass slaughter and commodification of animals is indeed a global problem that will, in part, require systemic solutions. But one of the merits of veganism is the opportunity for an individual to make an impact (and quite literally save lives) through their decision to not eat animals three times a day.
I see the same merits with the Liberation Pledge in that it provides an (additional) opportunity to the compassionate individual to make a daily impact. Still, actions by those that are practicing the Liberation Pledge take it a step further, landing at a mid-point between individual impact and systemic impact. As you so eloquently wrote…
"At its core, the central power of the Liberation Pledge lies in its ability to actively challenge the “normalcy” with which we exploit animals for food. By refusing to accept such violence as normal, practitioners of the Liberation Pledge sow the seeds for constructing new social norms and ontologies free from human supremacy."
Those drawn to the opportunity for individual impact and attuned to the need for systemic and societal change should consider taking the Liberation Pledge. This article provides a reasonable and meaningful discussion on the above.
Our world has many problems that need resolving, many of which are global in nature and require change at a systemic level. The problem of mass slaughter and commodification of animals is indeed a global problem that will, in part, require systemic solutions. But one of the merits of veganism is the opportunity for an individual to make an impact (and quite literally save lives) through their decision to not eat animals three times a day.
I see the same merits with the Liberation Pledge in that it provides an (additional) opportunity to the compassionate individual to make a daily impact. Still, actions by those that are practicing the Liberation Pledge take it a step further, landing at a mid-point between individual impact and systemic impact. As you so eloquently wrote…
"At its core, the central power of the Liberation Pledge lies in its ability to actively challenge the “normalcy” with which we exploit animals for food. By refusing to accept such violence as normal, practitioners of the Liberation Pledge sow the seeds for constructing new social norms and ontologies free from human supremacy."
Those drawn to the opportunity for individual impact and attuned to the need for systemic and societal change should consider taking the Liberation Pledge. This article provides a reasonable and meaningful discussion on the above.