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Scented Nectar wrote:
>>>Just accept that to those of us who don't think
>>>it's a religion, it isn't one.

>>
>>Veganism is a religion and you're a true believer, part of the vegan
>>amen corner, a bonafide vegan zealot.

>
> I think you're paranoid.


I'm not paranoid. You just can't handle the truth.

> Has veganism applied for
> official church status in any country? No.


Irrelevant. Many religions never apply for "official church status" --
which isn't required here, except when trying to get tax exemptions (and
it needn't be classified as a church to get one). Some find it at odds
with their beliefs to seek approval of the state.

> Is veganism
> an organization? No.


It has organizations. Don't forget that it was founded as a *VEGAN
SOCIETY*, nitwit. And before you say a "society" can't be a religion,
remember what the Quakers call themselves: SOCIETY of Friends. Twit.

> Does veganism own any
> property or churches? No.


Many churches don't own property or church buildings.
http://www.home-church.org/

> Are there any (accepted
> by all) leaders or priests? No.


Wrong. Tom Regan and Peter Singer are the main popes. There are more
minor "bishops," and legion evangelists.

> Do vegans these
> days believe they are in a religion? No.


Ipse dixit. Joann Stepaniak and others claim that veganism is a *belief
system*, which is a hallmark of any religion.