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slaughter (methods of)

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The face of a beautiful white cow framed by the word halal in Arabic script on the left, and a symbol for kosher on the right, representative of halal and kosher dietary laws.

The debate over halal (حلال) and kosher (כשר) ritual slaughter is a hotbed of religion, politics, corporate greed, systematic abuses, and special interests. Amidst all the controversy, the core question remains: is it possible to end the life of another being in a way that is kind?

Are Halal And Kosher Slaughter Humane?

All Posts for slaughter (methods of)

  • The text "Non-vegans deserve the truth" next to Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, delivering the speech "Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach"

    Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)

    Are you advocating cruelty in your vegan activism and outreach? When we offer “humane” alternatives or “Meatless Mondays,” we’re doing a disservice to non-vegans. We’re deciding for them that they can’t handle the full truth.

    Read more about Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding her arms up as if indicating a gap size. To the left of her are the words: ” Bridging the gap. Vegan Non-vegan”

    How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language

    Are your words working against you? As activists, our language choices can be our greatest asset, or our most self-defeating liability. When we’re mindful of who we’re trying to reach, the effectiveness and integrity of our message increases exponentially.

    Read more about How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language
  • brown cow standing in a green field facing camera

    Why Dairy Is Never Humane

    Is there such a thing as humane dairy? The source of milk is no big secret: it comes from cows. But that’s about as far back as most people trace milk’s journey to our refrigerated grocery case.

    Read more about Why Dairy Is Never Humane
  • Emily is shown seated and looking into the distance, down and to her right.

    Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

    As a vegan activist should you be for or against animal welfare. What is the difference between animal welfare and animal liberation?

    Read more about Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare
  • A group of cows scattered across a lush green hillside sloping downwards into a vibrant blue ocean, the visual embodiment of idealized animal agriculture and human practices.

    The Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming

    Most people are against factory farming—but what about grass-fed, free-range, humane? Nowhere is animal agriculture more idealized than the rolling green landscape of Ireland. Let’s take a close look at the very best we have to offer and see if the ideals live up to their promise.

    Read more about The Best We Have To Offer? | How Ireland Exposes “Humane” Farming
  • LIVE At A UK Slaughterhouse & Gas Chamber

    It’s one thing to watch footage from a slaughterhouse; it’s another to watch as it’s happening in the moment. Come face to face with the humane myth. This is not far away. It’s right in your own backyard—all over the world.

    Read more about LIVE At A UK Slaughterhouse & Gas Chamber
  • The face of a beautiful white cow framed by the word halal in Arabic script on the left, and a symbol for kosher on the right, representative of halal and kosher dietary laws.

    Are Halal And Kosher Slaughter Humane?

    The debate over halal (حلال) and kosher (כשר) ritual slaughter is a hotbed of religion, politics, corporate greed, systematic abuses, and special interests. Amidst all the controversy, the core question remains: is it possible to end the life of another being in a way that is kind?

    Read more about Are Halal And Kosher Slaughter Humane?
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown being held down on the floor just prior to her being branded with a hot iron.

    The Extremism Of Veganism | Exposing The Greatest Lie [Banned Speech]

    What would you do if you found out that everything you’ve been told since you were a child was a lie? A lie powerful enough to manipulate you into taking part in horrific and barbaric acts; to alter your perception so severely that murder appears mundane, and compassion becomes extreme.

    Read more about The Extremism Of Veganism | Exposing The Greatest Lie [Banned Speech]
  • The image is split in tow, vertically. On the left is a smiling person looking towards the camera. Their mouth is open and they are holding a fork filled with colorful salad. The right hand shows a second person. They are wearing a white tee-shirt with either blood or rashers of bacon down the front of it. There mouth is wide open and they are attempting to place a fist full of cooked bacon into their mouth.

    BACON Lovers & VEGANS Unite!? | BuzzFeed Reaction

    Discover the ONE THING that bacon-lovers and vegans have in common in my reaction to BuzzFeed’s viral video! What could possibly overcome the rivalry of the lovers-of-bacon and the praisers-of-plants?

    Read more about BACON Lovers & VEGANS Unite!? | BuzzFeed Reaction
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking into the camera.

    The Greatest Lie Ever Told | Slam Poem

    This is the greatest lie ever told. Whispered to us as children. A deception so deeply entrenched in our collective unconscious we buy into it without question. Become complicit in its propagation. This is the lie we tell ourselves. Listen closely. Unlearning isn’t easy.

    Read more about The Greatest Lie Ever Told | Slam Poem
  • The words "MY final break down" are written in large colorful letters on a whiteboard.

    My Final Breakdown | Draw My Life

    It’s time now. I have nothing left to give. I’m empty and ruined. This is my story. My beginning and my end. This is my final breakdown. Please watch. Please listen. Please hear me. I’m not the only one.

    Read more about My Final Breakdown | Draw My Life
  • The view is that of the corner of a room, supposedly that of a slaughter house. The floors and walls are covered in blood. There is detritus everywhere and numerous metal chains and hooks.

    How To Shut Down A Slaughterhouse [Not Graphic]

    How do you shut down a slaughterhouse? These activists risked everything when they locked themselves inside a slaughterhouse gas chamber, bringing the facility to a halt. We pay others to kill our animals and there’s a reason why the process is kept hidden.

    Read more about How To Shut Down A Slaughterhouse [Not Graphic]
  • A pig looks forlornly towards the camera. It is on its side, held in a tiny metal cage. Overlaying the image is the flag of the European Union.

    Europe’s Dark Secret: Eye Opening Speech!

    “It’s only like that in America”. The United States consistently plays the role of scapegoat on the international stage but are European standards for animal treatment and the environmental regulations really any better?

    Read more about Europe’s Dark Secret: Eye Opening Speech!
  • Against a dark background, “Do Your justifications Hold Up? Take the challenge. Sharable Short – YouTube.com/BiteSizeVegan” is written in white lettering. A person is shown in close on the right from the shoulders up. They are staring directly into the camera.

    EAT MEAT? PUT YOUR JUSTIFICATIONS TO THE TEST [Challenge]

    Do you have a reason or justification for eating meat? Love bacon too much to give it up? Feel that eating animals is the circle of life? Take the challenge proposed in this video and then see if your justifications hold up.

    Read more about EAT MEAT? PUT YOUR JUSTIFICATIONS TO THE TEST [Challenge]
  • A painted image of a person is shown. They are hold both arms up such that their hands are level and in front of their shoulders. Their hands are clenched in fists. Eruptions of steam can be seen coming out of their ears. Their face is showing extreme anger.

    Why Vegans FLIP OUT!

    Why do vegans flip out at the slightest provocation? Why are we so sensitive and quick to jump down people’s throats? Why do we have to be so annoying and self-righteous?

    Read more about Why Vegans FLIP OUT!
  • A close up of a human face is shown in profile. Only the nose and left eye are visible. The gaze is fixed and looking up towards the heavens.

    The Nicest Way To Die [THIS VIDEO WILL CHANGE YOU!!]

    This video will forever change you. Death is the one certainty in life. We all hope that when the day comes, it will be quick and painless. We hope this for our loved ones, our pets, and even for the animals we eat. Even though they have to die, we don’t want them to suffer.

    Read more about The Nicest Way To Die [THIS VIDEO WILL CHANGE YOU!!]
  • A close-up image of Leonardo da Vinci is shown. The image is monochromatic and appears to be rendered in graphite.

    Was Leonardo da Vinci VEGAN? | The History of Veganism Spotlight

    Leonardo da Vinci was the quintessential renaissance man: artist, inventor, botanist, engineer, architect, historian, geologist, and…vegan? Learn about da Vinci’s lesser-known contributions to the fields of animal rights and ethical veganism.

    Read more about Was Leonardo da Vinci VEGAN? | The History of Veganism Spotlight
  • In colorful lettering the words “36 hours without water” are written next to a simplified image of a clock.

    36 Hours Without Water | Draw My Life

    I’ve traveled for 36 hours without water. It’s the dead of summer. I’m so thirsty. This is my story. Please watch. Please listen. Please hear me. I’m not the only one.

    Read more about 36 Hours Without Water | Draw My Life
  • The words “Kid-napped at birth” are shown written on a whiteboard in colorful letters.

    Kidnapped At Birth | Draw My Life

    I was taken from my mother at birth. I’m trying to remember her. This is my story. Please watch. Please listen. Please hear me. I’m not the only one.

    Read more about Kidnapped At Birth | Draw My Life
  • On a white board in large colorful letters are the words “5 months to live ”.

    5 Months To Live | Draw My Life

    I have five months to live. So I’ll try to be quick. I’ll share my journey with you until the end. Please watch. Please listen. Please hear me. I’m not the only one.

    Read more about 5 Months To Live | Draw My Life
  • Overlaid over an image of “God Touching Adam” from the Sistine Chapel ceiling are the words “History of veganism part 3”.

    Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three

    The Renaissance was a time of innovation and revolution within art, architecture, politics, science, astronomy, literature, and—veganism? Learn how the rise of humanistic individuality led to the acknowledgement of non-humans as individuals as well.

    Read more about Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three
  • A close-up of a human eye is shown. There is a surreal color to it. The iris is vibrant.

    Open Your Eyes

    This video will open your eyes to the truth about our food industry. Come face to face with the real-life impact of your dietary choices. See where (and who) your food comes from.

    Read more about Open Your Eyes
  • Surrounded by a milling crowd, a poor dog is lifted into the air, as in triumph by a person in a tee-shirt. The person uses an animal catcher’s noose, which is tight around the dog’s neck to lift it. The animal is in distress.

    Why the Yulin Dog Meat Festival ISN’T A BIG DEAL!

    The Yulin dog eating festival sparks enragement and controversy every year with a strong global outcry for its banishment. But, in all honesty, is it really that bad? How is it any different than what every other country is doing every single day?

    Read more about Why the Yulin Dog Meat Festival ISN’T A BIG DEAL!
  • Medieval knights and fighting men are shown below a castle. Overlaying the image is the text “History of Veganism Part 2”

    Vegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two

    Were vegan principles and practices shaped by the rise of major world religions during the Middle Ages? Learn about the interplay of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism & secular ethics.

    Read more about Vegans In The Middle Ages | The History of Veganism Part Two
  • Against a dark background, a roman statue stands, pointing towards the heavens. In large letters the words: “History of veganism part 1” can be seen.

    Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One

    How far back does veganism reach? Is veganism a modern-day invention, or were there vegans in ancient times? In this first edition of The History of Veganism series, we start from the very beginning.

    Read more about Vegans In Ancient Times | The History of Veganism Part One
  • In a dark, monochromatic image, a single goldfish can be seen.

    Do Fish Feel Pain?

    Do fish feel pain? Fish are often relegated to a somewhat sub-animal status. They are hard to relate to and not as emotionally expressive as other animals. But does this mean they don’t feel?

    Read more about Do Fish Feel Pain?
  • On the left a person is shown in silhouette as they shoot at birds flying over head with a shotgun. On the right is an image of row after row after row of battery chickens in tiny cages.

    Is Hunting More Ethical Than Factory Farming?

    Is hunting more humane than factory farming? Does the method by which an animal is killed effect the ethics of their death?

    Read more about Is Hunting More Ethical Than Factory Farming?
  • A still from a horse racing track of horses galloping forwards with jockeys crouched on top them. One jockey has raised his whip above his head in order to strike the horse beneath him with maximum force.

    Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave

    Above all else, horse racing is a business. From cradle to grave, racehorses live tortured, terrifying, brutal, and completely thankless lives. It’s not for the love of the sport, and certainly not for the love of the horse. It’s for the love of money.

    Read more about Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave
  • The image is split in two. On the left is a close-up of a turkey from the neck up. On the right is a photograph of a member of the first nation with full headdress.

    The Truth About Thanksgiving: Celebrating Genocide With Genocide

    What is the true story of thanksgiving? Let’s take a look behind the wholesome image, at the actual historical basis of this holiday and our current practices of celebration.

    Read more about The Truth About Thanksgiving: Celebrating Genocide With Genocide
  • The image shows a lion roaring in the wild as it is apparently hugged by a small child.

    Are Humans Better Than Animals?

    When someone commits atrocious acts of depravity, we call them an “animal.” This video takes both a playful and serious look at our use of this term…and who the real “animal” is in our society.

    Read more about Are Humans Better Than Animals?
  • Free-range, age-free chickens in a large green field with trees in the background, under a bright blue sky.

    Is Free-Range Really Free? Are Eggs and Dairy Humane?

    What do the buzzwords “humane,” “cruelty free,” “cage free,” “free range,” and “organic” actually mean? Is the comfort they provide to consumers backed by actual improvements for the animals?

    Read more about Is Free-Range Really Free? Are Eggs and Dairy Humane?

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