Sunday, July 8, 2012

Religion and Gluttony: A Deadly Sin

If you walk into any church on a Sunday, obese people make a up a big majority. And if you up to the preacher on the pulpit, 9 times out of 10, they will be morbidly obese.

Your body is the temple of God. But apparently, those who go to church don't look at it that way.

97% of Americans consider themselves religious. And over 70 percent of the U.S. population is obese. Does anyone see a connection here?

If a person is God loving, they would treat their body like the temple of God. And the best way to avoid being obese is by not eating animal products. A vegan diet is the best way believer in God can show their faith. And at the same time, save their lives, animal's lives, and the planet.

Here's a great story from the Times of India titled 'Religion Can Make You Fat'