Selected studies.
These sources help explain why compassion toward animals is not only a personal preference, but a deeply rooted spiritual and moral principle shared across many belief systems.
Buddhism (Vegetarianism and Non-harm - Animals in Buddhism)
Buddhism and Diet: Compassion Extends to Every Meal
Hinduism (Vegetarian Traditions - Diet and Ethics)
Hindu Dietary Ethics: Food as a Spiritual Practice
Judaism (Kosher Dietary Laws - Ethical Eating and Discipline)
Kosher Laws: Turning Eating Into an Ethical Practice
Islam (Ramadan - Fasting, Reflection, and Restraint)
Ramadan: Fasting as a Path to Empathy and Ethical Awareness
Christianity (Fasting Traditions - Lent and Orthodox Practice)
Christian Fasting: When Restraint Becomes Compassion