“The assumption that animals are without rights and the illusion that their treatment has no moral significance is an utterly scandalous example of the crudeness and Western barbarism. Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality. few people can easily kill and slaughter animals, until they get used to it? This reaction should say something about the most important moments of the code, which has been programmed into the human psyche. It is particularly difficult to realize the need to abstain from meat. because people have been consuming it for a long time, and in addition, there is a certain attitude towards meat as to the product being useful, nourishing and even prestigious. On the other hand, the constant consumption of meat has made the vast majority of people. people are completely unmoved towards him. However, there must be real, solid reasons for refusing to consume meat and, as I have noticed, they have always been completely different. So, although vegetarianism has evolved radically over time, some of its current forms have emerged. It has come full circle to resemble its roots, when vegetarianism was an ethical and philosophical choice, not just a matter of personal health. As is believed, vegetarianism was originally founded in ancient India and was generally formed on ethical and moral issues. Two religions first accepted vegetarianism: Hinduism made the cow a sacred animal, something to be respected and admired, and over time these ideals evolved from simple ideas into common social practices. Ahimsa is the principle that... middle of article...... Ethically: "spiritual" and "quasi-religious" aspects of vegetarianism. " Journal of Contemporary Religion 15.1: 65-83. Regan T. The Case for Animal Rights. Routledge, London-New York, 1988. Regan T. The Struggle for Animal Rights Inc. darks Summit, PA 1987. Ryder RD Animal Revolution Ltd , 1989. Schopenhauer, Arthur. London: G. Allen and Unwin, 1915. Web. Sharpe R. The Cruel Deception Group 1988. Singer P. New York, 1975. Spencer, Colin. The Heretic's Feast: A History of Vegetarianism. Hanover, NH: University of New England, 1996. Print. Walters, Kerry S and Lisa Portmess. York Press, 1999. Print.