What is a strict definition??!
Answers: Many posts here are very strict in the definition of vegetarian and vegan. I am curious to know how many define marriage just as strictly.
I would bet that many have a much looser definition of that word.
haven't got a clue
Well vegetarian and vegan are both words that have a dictionary definition, and it's that definition that most people here accept.
Marriage of course also has a dictionary definition. It means the formal union of two people as recognised by law; it also means a combination of elements.
I'm not sure why you chose marriage as a word for veg*ns to define. If what you're asking is marriage something veg*ns respect and/or believe in - well, as with every other issue, individual veg*ns will have differing viewpoints, just as individual meat-eaters or individual library assistants will have. Veg*ns don't have a rule book.
If your asking each individual veg*n if they respect and believe in marriage, then in my case - no not particularly. It's a construct, human beings invented it; I respect people's choices though, and if they want to live in a legally recognised union, fine by me.
I actually suspect, though, that what you're getting at is something to do with gay marriage, and you want to make a point about the definition of words evolving and changing. Am I right?
I have something to tell you. Your posts on other people's questions are offensive and ''anti vegetarian''.
Please do not write ''anti veg'' things on a vegetarian section.
You are hurting people.
That is all I wish to say.
I can be strict of my definition of vegan as i am one, as for marriage, i couldn't comment as i have never been in one!
where's the connection between marriage and vegetarian/vegan?
vegan is vegan, vegetarian is vegetarian but there are many different laws of marriage depending on the country, i.e some men are allowed to have more than one wife so its a broad spectrum!
There are generally accepted "strict"definitions for every undertaking. But acceptance, commitment and adherence to those definitions vary from individual to individual.
I am a vegetarian and I am happily married and I am very committed to being both Otherwise, I would not be a vegetarian nor would I be married at all. But that's my personal opinion. Others may see it differently and that's their choice to make.
By the way, being a vegetarian stems from the right to choose one's diet and lifestyle. Marriage, aside from the freedom to choose a partner, is also a privilege given by the state. You can define marriage all you want but unless it conforms to the state definition, your "marriage" is not legal nor binding. There is no law however, that defines what a vegetarian should be or should eat.
I live in the US and I know that it is not a Christian state. Many of the founding fathers abhorred Christianity.
Any attempt to prevent two consenting adults from marrying is unconstitutional just as it would be to keep guns out of the hands of law abiding citizens.
All hetero-only marriage efforts are a violation of the separation of church and state.
I am vegan and married with a child of our own.