Speaking of cultural differences, I think what my parents are kind of following a reverse Liberation Pledge, at least for me: it is impermissible for me to not to eat animal products when they are available on the table. 😅 This follows from a general principle that they have about how you should try out everything available.
that’s an interesting point (and unfortunately i think quite common). the difference between the two is cultural acceptability of each practice. broadly speaking, most would consider that position of your parents to be reasonable, and the position of a Pledger to be problematic. but that’s the very crux of the issue! and as i argue in section IV.3, practicing the Pledge is itself meant to address it.
Speaking of cultural differences, I think what my parents are kind of following a reverse Liberation Pledge, at least for me: it is impermissible for me to not to eat animal products when they are available on the table. 😅 This follows from a general principle that they have about how you should try out everything available.
that’s an interesting point (and unfortunately i think quite common). the difference between the two is cultural acceptability of each practice. broadly speaking, most would consider that position of your parents to be reasonable, and the position of a Pledger to be problematic. but that’s the very crux of the issue! and as i argue in section IV.3, practicing the Pledge is itself meant to address it.