It is most likely vegan. As a Catholic, you don't have to eat the "bread" as you call it, and technically should not in certain circumstances. If you don't believe in the Real Presence, it is better that you dont receive, especially since you are asking if you "have to" eat it in the first place. You are better off just to be respectful and not receive. It is the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, and if you don't believe it is such, be respectful and don't "eat" what you see as just bread. If you do believe in the Catholic teaching of what it is, by all means, receive the Eucharist, don't just "eat the bread". Don't mean to be too blunt, but too many people see it as habit, what you do, tradition, conformity, etc. and whatever. If you do not believe what it is, and it is only bread to you, it is only respectful to pass on it.
Speaking just for myself (and I didn't take your post to be directed specifically at me but rather to the general population answering 'yes'), my God and religion come before anything else, so veganism takes a backseat to that. Plus, I don't call myself vegan, I'm more of a very, very strict vegetarian, so now that I think of it, this thread doesn't even apply to me!Originally Posted by nookle
So now, all of a sudden, since it's for a 'valid' ( one that you can excuse as a result of your belief system) reason it's ok?Think about all the things you say about anyone else's excuses.![]()
Have you ever listened to a full-fledged omni list his excuses\\justifications? Explain the difference. Why is yours ok?