Why I am not a vegan

[Diana]

To truely evolve one must recognise and integrate the dark aspects of ones nature.

I agree with this.

I am obviously not recommending that you go out and start culling, rather that the 'killer' is simply acknowledged.
Maybe that's why I sense so much 'hate' in the words of many who encourage the vegan/veggie lifestyle.

Hate? Hate?!

Hate is the last thing I feel in regards to this. Sorrow, sadness, despair . . . yes. Hate . . . no.

I feel love and compassion for the animals being tortured and killed because humans must have their taste buds, and predatory unconscious instincts, indulged.

Where do you get hate from this scenario? If anything, I can admit to frustration (certainly never HATE!) with those who claim to be wanderers or those seeking the spiritual paths who do not acknowledge the obvious! ramifications of torturing and killing animals for food. But not hate.