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Too Much Passion.
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 6:51 am
by p1antn
Hey guys. Any tips on how to stay logical and claim when talking about veganism? Sometimes my head feels like it wants to explode with passion!
Re: Too Much Passion.
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:49 am
by DarlBundren
Hey P1ant,
Welcome to the forum. Tell us something about you. How long have you been vegan?
Debating is always a stressful experience, but the more you do it, the more it feels natural. Think about how you felt before becoming vegan, at some point you probably shared their ideas too, right? As you know, changing can be painful. Most meat-eaters are just people who have never questioned their beliefs.
Being calm is not only good for you, it is also a very effective way to support veganism. We can do a lot more by being relaxed and rational than by losing our temper on any occasion. Read something about effective advocacy. There is a number of links you may find useful in this forum, take a look at them. But, again, I think that the best way to learn how to stay calm is by being exposed to these experiences as much as you can.
Re: Too Much Passion.
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 1:02 am
by brimstoneSalad
Also, be sure to watch some street epistemology:
https://www.youtube.com/user/magnabosco210
One on one, that's often the best way; particularly for people who aren't necessarily ready to be drawn into a long logical discussion.
Re: Too Much Passion.
Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:02 pm
by DarlBundren
https://www.youtube.com/user/magnabosco210
I have never had that sort of debate. I think that approaching strangers on the street like that would make me very nervous. Actually, even watching that guy doing it makes me feel mildly uneasy. Am I the only one?
Re: Too Much Passion.
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:25 pm
by brimstoneSalad
DarlBundren wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:02 pm
https://www.youtube.com/user/magnabosco210
I have never had that sort of debate. I think that approaching strangers on the street like that would make me very nervous. Actually, even watching that guy doing it makes me feel mildly uneasy. Am I the only one?
He's just showing examples, you can also use the style with friends and family.
Re: Too Much Passion.
Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2017 7:58 pm
by p1antn
DarlBundren wrote: ↑Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:49 am
Hey P1ant,
Welcome to the forum. Tell us something about you. How long have you been vegan?
Debating is always a stressful experience, but the more you do it, the more it feels natural. Think about how you felt before becoming vegan, at some point you probably shared their ideas too, right? As you know, changing can be painful. Most meat-eaters are just people who have never questioned their beliefs.
Being calm is not only good for you, it is also a very effective way to support veganism. We can do a lot more by being relaxed and rational than by losing our temper on any occasion. Read something about effective advocacy. There is a number of links you may find useful in this forum, take a look at them. But, again, I think that the best way to learn how to stay calm is by being exposed to these experiences as much as you can.
I've been vegan coming up on 2 years. thanks for the suggestions. I will read up on effective advocacy.