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Jewish Law and Vegetarianism, 2005.
An examination of Jewish law's attitude towards animals and its preference for a vegetarian diet.
7,250 words (approx. 29.0 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 161.95
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This paper explores the way Jewish law views cruelty to animals, the environment, and the obligation to take care of one's health. The paper concludes that because Jewish Law has strong views about all these issues, the ideal diet is a vegetarian diet. The paper analyzes everything from Jewish dietary laws (kashrut) to factory farming.
I. Introduction
II. Tza'ar Ba'aley Chayim and Positive Acts of Kindness
A. Halacha Concerning Cruelty to Animals
B. Throughout Jewish Texts, it is Clear That Kindness to Animals is Highly Desirable
C. So Why Are Jews Allowed To Eat Meat?
D. Meat Eating Today
III. Halacha and the Environment
A. The World and All In It Belongs To G-d and Man Is Responsible For Preserving It All
B. Animals Are Important to G-d
C. Bal Tashchit - The Prohibition on Wanton Destruction
D. Environmental Effects of Producing So Much Meat
IV. Halacha and Health
A. The Importance of Maintaining Health in Halacha
B. Health and Vegetarianism
V. The Misunderstanding of the Importance of Meat in Judaism
VI. Rabbis And Vegetarianism
VII. Conclusions
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"A feature of halacha (Jewish law) that is often neglected is that Jews are obligated to treat animals with kindness. This aspect gets lost amidst the multitude of complicated sacrificial laws and the laws of kashrut (Jewish dietary law). Perhaps the American approach to eating plenty of meat several times a week without giving any thought to the source of all that delicious food has rubbed off on Jews, making them forget that G-d treasures the lives of all animals and explicitly commanded that man not cause animals unnecessary harm. This paper will draw from different sources in the Jewish tradition to demonstrate that given the state of meat production and consumption today, eating meat may actually violate several Jewish laws and principal. Although halacha allow Jews to eat meat, as long as all the laws and limitations are properly met, halacha prefers that Jews followed a vegetarian diet."
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Protecting Animals: System of Duties Built on Jewish Law, 2005.
An in-depth paper which calls on the Jewish religion to stop focusing on animal rights and to start focusing on human duties and obligations towards animals.
8,160 words (approx. 32.6 pages), 30 sources, MLA, $ 174.95
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This paper explores an alternative to fighting for animal rights, and instead advocates for a system of human duties and obligations based on Jewish Law. The paper analyzes the way Jewish law views cruelty to animals, the environment, and the obligation to take care of one's health. Jewish Law lays out a system of positive obligations that Man has towards animals, the environment, and his own health.
I. Introduction
II. Jewish Law and the Environment
A. The World and All in It Belongs To G-d and Man Is Responsible For Preserving It All
B. Animals Are Important to G-d
C. Bal Tashchit - The Prohibition on Wanton Destruction
D. Environmental Effects of Producing So Much Meat
III. Animals in Jewish Law
A. Animals as Property
B. Tza'ar Ba'aley Chayim and Positive Acts of Kindness
IV. Jewish Law and Health
A. The Importance of Maintaining Health in Jewish Law
B. Health and Vegetarianism
V. The Misunderstanding of the Importance Of Meat In Judaism
VI. Rabbis and Vegetarianism
VII. A Modern System of Duties and Obligations
A. Eating Meat and Dairy Products
B. Hunting, Trapping, and Furs
C. Animals in Entertainment
D. Animal Experimentation
E. Wildlife Conservation
VIII. Conclusion
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"We often talk about protecting animals and giving them their rights. Animal rights' activists argue about which rights are due to animals and which rights to animals are due to human beings. I argue that this dialogue is unhelpful to animals, just as it is unhelpful to human beings. Rather than argue about rights, I contend that we should construct a system of duties and obligations under which human beings will have varied responsibilities towards animals. Such a system already exists under Jewish law, a system devoid of human rights and animal rights, but rich with human responsibility and obligations towards mankind, animals, and the environment."
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The Case Against Vegetarianism, 2004.
This paper argues against vegetarianism and discusses its ill effects.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This article discusses vegetarianism and argues its ill effects. In the writer's case against vegetarianism, the issue of malnutrition is raised. The writer claims that loss of vision and Alzheimer's disease among vegetarians can be linked with diet. The writer further contends that a strict vegetarian diet is unbalanced. In this paper, in order to support the claim against vegetarianism, the writer discusses recent nutrition research.
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"In recent years, vegetarianism has taken on what Dr. William T. Jarvis calls a political correctness and has acquired many adherents who voluntarily eliminate most or even all foods derived from animals, for ideological as well as health reasons. However there is a growing body of evidence that certain types of vegetarian diets, those that are deficient in terms of specific vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, proteins and fats are associated with negative health effects. In this report it is demonstrated that vegetarianism ... "
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Vegetarianism, 2004.
This paper discusses that the advantages of choosing vegetarianism far outweigh any disadvantages.
2,135 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that people adhere to a vegetarian diet for physical health, environmental, ethical, and religious reasons. The author points out that the vegetarian diet excludes most meat products, omitting the nutritional value of meat, which include calcium, iron, riboflavin, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. Therefore, vegetarians, especially vegans, should be careful to take supplements that provide them with the necessary daily requirements. The paper relates that many animal activists approve of vegetarianism because of the cruel practices in farming to provide enough meat for the increasing world population.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Nature of Vegetarianism
Animals
The Environment
The Benefit of Physical Health
Conclusion
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"The environment suffers as a result of factory farming, and in addition, many nutrients are lost through producing animal feed rather than grains to feed human beings. Vegetarians argue that the mass of grains used to feed animals far outweigh the amount of meat eventually produced. It is suggested that, rather than attempting to pour so much food into animal products, that plant foods should directly be produced for human consumption. In this way abundance rather than scarcity can be produced, and nutrients ?recycled? through animals could then be directly obtained from the grain products."
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Vegetarianism Debated, 2002.
A survey of the arguments for and against vegetarianism.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explores standard "meat free" vegetarianism (no meats, including seafood) in order to determine what validates the decision to become a vegetarian and what negates the effectiveness of this specific diet choice.
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Vegetarianism, 2002.
Discusses the ethics of vegetarianism from both sides of the argument.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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Although not all arguments in favor of vegetarianism depend on an ethical foundation (for instance, someone could believe that such a practice is simply healthier than a diet containing meat) most do, in fact, ultimately resolve themselves to questions concerning the moral status of non-human animals. Why, then, do apparently ever increasing numbers of individuals believe that killing and eating such creatures is morally wrong? This paper discusses the different sides to this issue and examines and the philosophy behind these sides.
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Is Vegetarianism Healthy?, 2006.
This paper discusses the benefits and problems of vegetarianism today.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper presents a vegan diet that demonstrates not only its health benefits, but also its promise as a therapeutic measure to aid in the decrease of the incidence of two of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The paper explains that with the ubiquitous nature of information technology, case-to-case tailoring of diets may be neglected with a possibility of causing excesses or deficiencies, particularly with vitamins and minerals.
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"Vegetarianism today can be thought of as part of a "health revolution" that coincides with a heightened awareness of the numerous medical researches into the impact of a previously innocuous lifestyle choice such as diet. With the help of the influence of media such as the internet and investigative journalism with the decentralization of information monopoly as a result, alternate lifestyles that promote naturalism and co-existence with the environment are slowly gaining favor with the masses. The promotion of vegetarianism as an alternate diet is set against the backdrop of a number of serious public health issues that strongly correlate with diet, particularly animal-based, non-vegetarian diets."
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Vegetarianism, 2004.
A critical thinking paper analyzing the reasoning behind the vegetarian way of life.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the reason that people choose a vegetarianism lifestyle.
The paper focuses on quotes from two doctors and uses those quotes as evidence to support the vegetarian diet. The paper also discusses the benefits of vegetarianism.
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"Dr William Castelli MD writes that when we visit the golden arches, meaning MacDonald's, we are on our way to visiting the pearly gates. A number of studies have shown a lower age-adjusted death rate among vegetarians. A UK study of vegetarians found that they had a much lower standardized mortality rate than the general population, including lower death rates due to cancer and especially ischemic heart disease. A study of Seventh Day Adventists found that there was a lower age adjusted death rate among..."
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Vegetarianism vs. Meat Eating, 2002.
This paper discusses the advantages of a vegetarian diet over a meat eating diet.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper explains that vegetarians do not eat meat, including that of fish and poultry; therefore, their diet consists mainly of grains, vegetables, and other food sources. The author points out that a diet that consists of meat causes the buildup of saturated fats, creates high levels of cholesterol to occur, and may result in high blood pressure, heart attack, or cancer; however, by eating a vegetarian diet, a person may prevent or lessen their chance of acquiring these health problems. The paper concludes that, while some may think this type of lifestyle is difficult to maintain, there are many recipes and options available to prevent dining boredom while living a healthy lifestyle.
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"The vegetarian diet has gained popularity because of remarkable case reports of individuals who attributed recoveries from cancers with poor prognoses to macrobiotics and because of the substantial evidence that the many dietary factors recommended by macrobiotics are associated with decreased cancer risk. Women consuming macrobiotic diets have modestly lower circulating estrogen levels, suggesting a lower risk of breast cancer (Lawrence, 2001). None of the natural cancer prevention substances that have been discovered such as vitamin C, B-17, hydroquionenes, beta-carotene, and NDGA are found to be animal derived. Yet most meats, when cooked, produce an array of benzenes and other carcinogenic compounds. Cancer is infinitely easier to prevent than cure."
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The Benefits of Vegetarianism, 2004.
Discusses the benefits of a vegetarian diet, including nutrition and health.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper presents a general background and the constituent elements in a vegetarian diet. The paper looks at the capacity of the vegetarian diet to meet the nutritional daily requirements for an individual and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of such a diet.
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"Neal Barnard has asserted that a vegetarian diet could result in improved health and fitness as well as enhanced longevity and resistance to disease. Noting that for centuries food choices were considered to be a relatively modest force in medicine, Barnard stated that a vegetarian diet that is structured around grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits is increasingly associated with positive and long-lasting health benefits. Additionally, vegetarian diets that eliminate animal flesh are seen by this author as ecologically and environmentally responsible."
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Vegetarian Diets, 2006.
A look at the different types of vegetarianism.
791 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper takes a look at vegetarianism. According to the paper, vegetarianism excludes meat, meaning beef, poultry, fish and their by-products, and usually dairy products and eggs. The paper reviews the pros and cons of a vegetarian diet.
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" Moreover, a vegetarian diet may not be sufficient for children (Farley 2001). Dr. Gretchen Hill of the University of Missouri food science and human nutrition commented that it would be unhealthy for children to exclude red meat in their diet. She believed that these children would develop health problems by the time they are 40, 50 or 60 years old because of imbalanced micronutrients, particularly iron, zinc and copper. Meat is an important source of these three nutrients, which help build body immunity and red blood cells and strengthen blood vessels. She said that children cannot meet their zinc needs without eating meat."
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Jewish Identity, 2007.
An overview of Jewish identity that shows how Jewish identity has changed over the years and identifies the forces responsible for this.
1,244 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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The paper discusses the general concept of identity and then examines Jewish identity in particular. The paper relates that Jews had always regarded themselves as God's "chosen people" while the negative Jewish identity of a "treacherous," "vile" and "wrong headed" people was created during the rise of Christianity. The paper looks at Jewish identity in the Middle Ages and notes the better treatment under Muslims than under the Christians. The paper discusses Jewish identity in modern times and identifies enlightenment, anti-Semitism and Zionism as the most influential forces on modern Jewish identity.
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The Concept of Identity
Jewish Identity: An Overview
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"The question of Jewish identity, or the way in which Jews perceive themselves and how others view them, has not been easy to answer for most parts of Jewish history. This is mainly because Jews are not easily categorized. They are not a race as they do not share a common ancestry and people of different races have become Jews over the years. They are neither a nationality, having been dispersed throughout the world for over two thousand years. Even as a religion, Judaism is not a pure religious faith like Christianity or Islam, since it has an ethnic dimension and it does not easily assimilate outsiders."
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Jewish Philosopher Baruch Spinoza, 2005.
This paper discusses Jewish philosopher Baruch Spinoza, a controversial figure in the history of Jewish thought, who was not a rabbi.
2,615 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper explains that Baruch Spinoza, the first Jewish pantheist, rejected the monopoly held by the clergy over the political power in the Jewish community, was a champion of intellectual freedom and had followers including members of the Islamic community. The author points out that Spinoza was one of the first philosophers to marry Jewish thought with the emerging ideas of the Enlightenment and was more receptive to contemporary Western thought than any Jewish philosopher since Maimonides. The paper relates that Spinoza went to Constantinople, where Jews were emancipated; the community in Constantinople contributed to Spinoza's ideas of intellectual freedom and, in 1664, Spinoza published the "Treatise on God, Man and his Well-Being" marrying Jewish scripture to contemporary philosophy.
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"However controversial, Spinoza's viewpoint on God was not unprecedented. Spinoza's version of God was firmly planted in Mediaeval Jewish mysticism, which was closely allied to the Neo-Platonic philosophical tradition of Late Antiquity, as it had been developed during the 9th Century intellectual development of Islam. "The fundamental thing to keep in mind when thinking about Spinoza is one simple, striking, and paradoxical proposition: God is the only thing that exists." The idea is not that God is everything, but that nothing can exist independently from God. While reductionists may want to claim Spinoza as their own, Spinoza envisioned a thinking God. In addition, "although Spinoza was condemned by his community for the heresy of saying that God has a body," he actually believed that God was much more than a body."
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Health Issues in the Jewish Faith, 2002.
Discusses the need for nurses to improve their understanding of the Jewish faith in order to better care for their Jewish patients.
1,513 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper presents an examination of health issues in the Jewish faith. The paper outlines many of the beliefs of the Jewish culture and how these beliefs can affect the care of a Jewish patient. The paper then explains how nurses can comply with the beliefs of the Jewish patient in their care.
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"America has always prided itself on its cultural diversity. Millions of immigrants each year flock to its borders for the purpose of living in a land where all cultures are embraced. While America works hard to embrace the diverse traditions of its residents there are areas in which the differences can create complications. One of those areas is the health care field. In the field of health care nurses are charged with the care and advocacy of their patients and the patients? families. Within that scope it is important for the nurses to understand and work with the different cultures they may encounter. The Jewish culture is a unique one in the field of medicine as there are a disproportionate number of Jewish doctors in the field when compared to other cultures (The Healers..http://www.geocities.com/buddychai/Religion/TheHealers.html), but that does not carry into the nursing field. "
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Vegetarians and the Atkins Diet, 2002.
A paper investigating the effect of low-carbohydrate diets, specifically the Atkins diet, on vegetarians.
1,628 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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This essay focuses on the vegetarian aspects of the Atkins diet, specifically the consequences of this diet on vegetarians. The paper discusses how the the diet is a successful option for meat eaters who wish to loose weight within a short period of time but could be potentially detrimental to vegetarians. The paper focuses on how a vegetarians can accomplish the induction period of the diet, and the problems that vegetarians face attempting low-carbohydrate diets, which omnivores do not have to worry about. It illustrate some of the better known consequences of this diet from scientific findings, opinions of those who have tried it and from personal experience. The paper concludes with some ideas of how a better diet could be created for vegetarians who do wish to lose weight using some of the basics of the science found in the Atkins diet.
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"To be on the Atkins diet involves an induction period of two weeks. In this initial two weeks, which is known as the ?kick start? to the diet, the dieter is to take in less then 20 grams of carbohydrates a day. This means absolutely no wheat or grain products, no sugar or candy of any kind, and no fruit, just to name of few of the product groups forbidden during induction. The scientific purpose of induction includes, breaking certain food addictions, making the switch within your body from carbohydrate burning to fat burning, as well as stabilizing the body?s blood sugar levels. ?The name Induction signifies that its purpose is to induce weight loss by changing your body's chemistry so that you will achieve lipolysis and the secondary process of ketosis.? The rules of induction are fairly simple, and the basics are eat regular meals, eat liberally, and watch for hidden carbohydrates. Most importantly it suggests following the acceptable food lists provided by Dr. Atkins."
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