Episode 36 - Veganism through the Jesus Filter with The Vegan Heretic - Steven Lee August

Today, I am joined by Las Vegas Juggler and Magician turned Christian Vegan Activist - Steven Lee August. 
Steve's bio - in his words: 
"Hi, I am Steve August. If this was a bio on my 50-year career as an entertainer, I’d have lots to tell you. I’ve juggled chainsaws in Rome and bowling balls in Japan. I’ve balanced burning barbecue grills on my face in Switzerland and on the David Letterman Show. Heck, I also cut a girl in half on Jerry Springer. Although I probably don't want to admit to that one. But that's not what I'm about today.
Somehow, every crazy thing I do is getting ignored. My ethical life has become my new identity. By ethical, I mean, I’m a bible-thumping, vegan, animal activist. Yep...it could happen.
It seems I am at a new “stage” in life that puts me on a new stage I never expected. Not as a variety entertainer, but as an activist speaker who fights animal abuse in the most unexpected of places, the Christian church!
Why church? Having been a Christian for over 55 years, in 2008 I unexpectedly became a vegan based on what I see taught in the Bible.
Being vegan in a church atmosphere stirs up a lot of aggression (but then, being vegan anyplace does that). So, I wrote a book called “Vegans Vs The Verses”. A handbook for vegan activists on how to deal with Christian hostility toward veganism, verse by verse.
Now let’s look at my credits because, what’s a bio without credits, right? So, as a religious speaker or author, I have no accredited university training or seminary degree. I got Zilch to offer. Why should activists listen to anything I have to say? Because I am you. I am a vegan activist doing weekly outreach and I know these ideas work. Why should meat-eating Christians care? Because if I'm right, Christians are unwittingly supporting beastiality, gluttony, and horrific violence toward God’s creation. Lastly, because I find compassion in the same scriptures, Christians find approval for animal abuse."
Connect with Steve:
https://veganheretic.com/Home.html
https://www.instagram.com/theveganheretic/
Buy Steve's Book: https://a.co/d/6RXvBTi

Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.melaniejoy.org
https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/what-is-a-cube-of-truth
https://www.joeycarbstrong.com

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