Norwegian vegan community sues state after rejection as a religious community

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“We are discriminated against in relation to other faith communities,” says NVS board member Jon Vegard Venås. On Monday, they met the state in court.

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Believes veganism is a philosophy of life – requires state support The state administrator in Agder rejected the vegan community's application for registration as a philosophy of life in September 2021. The rejection was then upheld by the Ministry of Children and Family Affairs in the summer of 2022, before NVS chose to sue the state last fall. Being vegan is more than just avoiding foods that come from animals. It is a philosophy of life, NVS…

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Pittsburgh will celebrate its first Vegan Restaurant Week from May 12-18, an initiative organized by Humane Action Pennsylvania that seeks to highlight plant-based culinary creativity and promote healthier and sustainable eating. 15 restaurants across the city, from downtown to suburbs, will offer 100% vegan special menus that promise to surprise even the most skeptical diners. Among them, Alihan’s Coffee and Breakfast, in the center of Pittsbur…

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The State Administrator in Agder rejected the vegan community's application for registration as a faith community in September 2021. The rejection was then upheld by the Ministry of Children and Family Affairs in the summer of 2022, before NVS chose to sue the state last fall. Being vegan is more than just avoiding foods that come from animals. It is a faith, NVS believes. They offer vegan name parties, confirmations, weddings and funerals, amon…

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Being vegan is a way of life, says the Norwegian Vegan Society (NVS). After receiving several rejections for state support, the lawsuit against the state will begin in Oslo District Court on Monday.