Why I am not a vegan

[Monica]

In my 20's I began studying Edgar Cayce.  It game me a much needed structure for my life and has worked well for me.  Edgar, BTW, channeled information about the Law of One back before Carla, Don and Jim (and I) were born.  

Regarding diet, he gave different suggestions for different individuals, and I don't recall him suggesting a vegan diet.  However, I am not saying he would have condemned such a diet, only that he did not say it was necessary for a moral reason.  He transitioned in 1945 so who knows what he would have thought about some of the issues we discuss today.

For most people he recommended 80% fruits and vegetables and 20% for the combination of fish, fowl, and whole grains.  He recommended dairy, but not mixed with coffee.  For most people he said to avoid beef and pork.

Me too. Cayce was the bridge between Christianity and higher spiritual teachings. Cayce was my spiritual foundation for several years.

There was definitely a Christian flavor to Cayce's readings, so I wouldn't say that the Cayce material is anywhere near as undistorted as the Law of One. I think the Cayce material has great value, but it also has a great deal of distortion; ie. flavoring from Cayce's own biases.

It is true that he recommended meat in many, if not most, cases. I also agree that the time period probably had a lot to do with that. This was almost a century ago!

Still, there were a few cases in which Cayce did in fact advise a vegetarian diet. Not only vegetarian, but vegan!

Keep the diet of those that give vitality to the body, but do not use meats if
possible, see, for we must overcome the condition through the hepatics, that is of
liver and kidneys, if we would meet resistance to cure the condition through the
larynx and lungs and blood supplying forces. [29], Cragmore Sanitarium,
Colorado Springs, Col.
...
(Q) Mr. Cayce, what diet would be recommended for this body?
(A) We find no other physical ailments within this body. This body is well
developed, good in all particulars, so far as the functioning of the organs
themselves. We have given the conditions that exist that are abnormal with the
body, whyfore, or the reason that these were given or expressed in the body, we
have given, here.
As to how they could be helped or brought to the correct vibration, to be the
metes and bounds for the reason of this body, and the action within this body, we
have given here; you see?
As to what diet shall be used in this body, we would give only those that are
of the vegetable kingdom.
No meats. As much of those that carry the life in the vegetable itself, that is,
as much of it green as possible.
You see this body understands the conditions regarding this.
FEM: (To Mrs. [105]) He says you understand the conditions yourself.
[105]: (To Mr. Mohr) That I do?
FEM: Yes.
[105]: Yes, in a way I anticipated this thing. That is what I noticed the other day.
FEM: Yes, on the same line.
[105]: Yes, it is the same thing exactly, except that it is quite -
FEM: Just wait a minute. He has some more to say.
EC: Yes, it is vegetable diet, without meats.
15. (Q) Without meats. Mr. Cayce, have you any further recommendations to
make for this body?
(A) Mr. Cayce, have you any further recommendations to make for this body.
Follow these as we have given here.
Those of the diet to produce the blood supplying forces shall be all those that
are of nature and of the vegetable, which gives to the higher order of nerve and
of blood supplying force to man and the body.
To keep as much on the outside, not indoors, but outside, within the spirit
forces of the body, as possible. Follow these lines and these channels, - we will
lead to the better development and the more rounding out of all the forces that lie
within this body here. We are through.
REPORTS OF READING 105-1 F ADULT
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To overcome this at the present time we would use this for this system, taking
internally these properties. First we would prepare this as a carrier for the
properties:
5. Take 3 ounces of ragweed (green). Add this to 8 ounces of water. Reduce
this by simmering (not boiling) to about 4 ounces - that is, half the quantity.
Strain this off - set it aside, see? Then take 16 ounces of water, with Wild Cherry
Bark 8 ounces, and reduce to 8 ounces, see? of water. Strain this off. Add these
two together - that is, that of the ragweed, that of the Wild Cherry Bark, and then
to this add 4 ounces of sugar, first dissolved in 1 to 2 ounces of hot water, see?
Then add to this 2 ounces pure grain alcohol, with 2 drams Balsam of Tolu cut in
it. As this is cut, add 3 to 5 minims of Oil of Sassafras. The dose of this will be
teaspoonful 3 times each day.
6. Do not eat meats. Drink plenty of water.
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TEXT OF READING 208-2 M ADULT
This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 24th day of May, 1926, in
accordance with request made by his sister, Miss [...].
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. This we have had before, you see.
2. Now, we find there are some changes in the physical conditions of this body,
from those we have had here before. There is some improvement in the
conditions, and were the body to follow more closely those conditions as have
been given for the body we find these would, with this general improvement, be
better assisted.
3. Keep more of those properties as have been given [in 208-1] to allay the
condition in the duodenum, for these lacerations, these conditions, show some
improvement, but the over stimulation as is produced by digestion prevents the
system from healing properly. More of those properties of the Saffron water, and
the properties in the elm, will heal and assist this condition to improve. Well, too,
that those properties of the Milk of Magnesia be given occasionally, see?
4. Keep the system in that way as has been given in respect to the diet. Never
any food in the system that is hard of digestion. Never meats! The juices in
liquid may be given at TIMES, but not MUCH of that. The vegetables, preferably
the green, as much as possible, and the application of the Radium applicator, as
has been given, should be worn more consistently, would the body gain that
radiation from the applicator that brings the equalization and the assistance in the
healing as is given through that radiation.  
...
(Q) Mr. Cayce, should this body have any special diet?
(A) Live only on those things that are green and grow above the ground.
(Q) Can this body use meat at all, Mr. Cayce?
(A) That is not green. Does grow above the ground though. 4188-1
Correct these conditions and we will find this body will be able to pass the
century mark on this plane if it so desires….
Let the diet be only vegetable forces. Do not lower the plane of development
by animal vibrations. 1010-1
...
5. To meet the needs, then, of these conditions at present, we will find there will
be necessary, first, to follow this in specific ways and manners for a time; then
change to meet the needs of the system as is produced by the changes as
wrought by that applied.
6. First, be careful of the diet. While the body has come to realize there are
certain conditions and elements that the body absorbs or digests better than
others, DO NOT partake of meats! Rather the vegetable, and at least one raw
vegetable each day. Broths or soups of meats may be taken occasionally, but
not too much!
...
Take nothing into the stomach itself to produce irritation, but masticate well
that which is taken into the mouth. Not any meats, but vegetable and fruits.
...
(Q) Mr. Cayce, there is no special diet needed then for this body?
(A) Electrical vibration is better and more secure with those that are of higher
vibration to the body, not meats for the body
...
Do not eat ANY meat! Drink PLENTY OF WATER at all times, at least six to
ten glasses full each day, keeping the system thoroughly cleansed, using after
the Toris Compound has been taken those vibrations of the Violet Ray, for this
will assist and rejuvenate the blood supply and give same an equilibrium
necessary to remove the conditions in the body. Do that.
10. Let the diet be of seasonable vegetables rather than of meats, and as much
of the green vegetable nature as possible. We are through for the present.
...
EC: Now, we have those conditions as regarding the body. We find these are
greatly improved in the body at the present time.
2. We would not, for the present, take more of the Toris Compound. We would
apply those vibrations of the Violet Ray, as has been given. Keep the body free
from meats, and keep the eliminations well in hand, using small doses
occasionally of the Simmon's Liver Regulator, see? With this kept up for two to
three weeks, we will find a great improvement, and then, with the diet kept well in
hand, gradually the body will overcome these conditions in the physical forces of
same. Do that.
...
Is it necessary for this body to have meat?
(A) It would be alright to leave it out if you'll add protein in other ways and
manners. But meat has been a part of the diet in the body. Meat or its
equivalent, then, is necessary. Not too much of same.
...
5. Massage thoroughly into the cerebrospinal system equal parts of olive oil and
tincture of myrrh. These massages should be given at least every second or
third day. Use at least a tablespoonful at each time. Heat the oil, then add the
tincture of myrrh - see?
6. Keep the intestinal tract open. Do not use CATHARTICS for this. Enemas
may be taken when necessary.
7. In the diet, beware of meats; for these add to the distresses of the system.
...
Reduce by simmering (not boiling) to one quart. Strain while warm and add
four ounces grain alcohol, with two drams Balsam of Tolu cut in it, with one dram
of Balm of Gilead. The dose would be teaspoonful four times each day.
Let the diet be those of gruels and vegetables. No meats to strain the
system, and that which will act with the digestive organs as exercised and given
incentive for exercising of their functioning through the massage, which should
be applied at least twice each week. Do this. We will bring the normal forces to
this body.
...
7. In the diet, keep only those that have sufficient of the salts properties that keep
elimination in the system. No meats of any character. Vegetables, fruits, nuts,
and at least two green vegetables each day. Do not use any salt that is not the
iodized, or salt with iodine in same, for the lack of iodine is one of the things that
has caused disturbance in the system, or from improper water supply, which first
started these conditions.
8. Follow these directions consistently and persistently, for through same we will
bring about the normal forces for this body, [4600].

Edit: More quotes added. There were more than I remembered!

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