“O that thou hadst not contaminated thy corporeal part by the flesh of the beast and the meat of His living creatures! This is as one of the stones that covers up thy soul, and blockades thy way to the upper grades.”
– OAHSPE, Book of Judgement, Ch. 13, verse 24
In September, 2020 I came into the possession of a full-volume religious text entitled the OAHSPE.
I heard of this “new bible” from other spiritualist sources and, after some minor research into the subject, it captured my interest.
Shortly thereafter, I placed an order for the book, and mysteriously, it showed up on my doorstep a week later free of charge.
I took it as a sign and immediately began reading into it. The only reference to this book I had heard was found online. No one that I knew personally had ever come across it before, but what I found within the book was compelling.
Herein is knowledge that can liberate those who abide by it. I can assure the reader that there is wisdom in the OAHSPE not of an earthly nature:
OAHSPE, Book Of Judgement, Ch. 21:18-32
To love the Creator above all else;
And your neighbor as yourself;
Sell all you have, and give to the poor;
Return good for evil;
Do good to others, with all your wisdom and strength;
Abnegate self in all respects;
Making thyself a servant unto your Creator;
Owning or possessing nothing under the sun;
And look into your soul, to judge yourself constantly, to discover where and how you shall do the most good;
Complaining not against Jehovih for anything that happens;
Making your neighbor rejoice in you;
Making yourself affiliative;
Without self-righteousness above anyone;
Being a producer of something good;
And learn to rejoice in your own life, with singing, dancing, and a jovial heart, paying due respect to rites and ceremonies, so that all things may be orderly before Jehovih.
The book explicitly brands itself as containing “new commandments to man of the present day” and describes the dawning of a new era named ‘Kosmon’, beginning on March 31st, 1848.
The basis of the book is historical revelation and guidance to man as he transitions into this new age of spiritual development.
One of the underlying themes of this teaching is the importance of living as a herbivore. The OAHSPE Bible commands a “change from carnivorous men and women of contention to herbivorous men and women of peace”.
I admit that this dietary change has not been easy for me, but I have been vegetarian for almost 6 years now. I began in December, 2019.
I have read extensively on the topic of vegetarian, both perspectives in favour of and against, and I am adamant that it is the correct decision. For me, the most important aspect of not consuming meat or fish is the ethical considerations. Namely, I have a problem with the industrialized slaughter of innocent animals for profit.
The Book of Genesis tells that humans are given dominion over the animal kingdom, and with that dominion comes responsibility. But it is not hard to see that humankind has become a tormentor of the animal kingdom instead of its steward or protector.
A sizeable portion of human beings make their living by raising animals in captivity, then slaughtering them in captivity. At no point is the animal given a real chance at freedom. This is not fair game. It is animal cruelty. The flesh of these animals is then packaged and sold on the market to consumers who are willfully ignorant of where and how their product was sourced.
Vegetarianism is a conscientious choice not to patronize these industries because the earth needs a period of healing.
So too does humankind.
Humans have done such damage to their environment because they act as though as long as they do not directly see the results of their actions, they are somehow disconnected from its consequences. This is short-sighted (see: Stanley Milgram experiments). Every living creature on this planet is connected, and if you do harm (or empower others to do harm), you will reap the karmic debt of your actions.
To the degree a person understands what they are doing is wrong, they will incur karmic debt.
It should come as no surprise to the carnivore then, that he finds himself being led to the slaughter after inflicting the same fate on innocent animals.
After spending a significant amount of time imprisoned, I know how it feels to be locked up and physically abused. I look at the way many of these animals are being treated for the sake of spectator sport/entertainment and it reminds me of my time incarcerated. Part of me wants to intervene on their behalf, even if the mad crowd deplores my actions. Can they not see the pain being inflicted on these animals? What have they done to deserve this? These animals simply want to be left in peace. Their horns are cut off and their hides are crudely branded. They are physically abused for spectator sport.
As I mentioned, I have read and studied many perspectives on the vegetarian question, but the reader must understand: I am not doing this primarily for my physical health, but my spiritual health. It might be nice to be thick with muscle, but I trust that by abiding a spiritual intelligence, I am under the influence of a higher power who provides the protection which would otherwise necessitate being physically stronger.
I am aware that it is typically more difficult to build muscle without consuming meat, but that is not to say it cannot be done. The animal kingdom sources its protein from the plant kingdom. Therefore, humans can do the same. Besides, obesity is an epidemic in North America. People wouldn’t be so fat if they took a break from beef/pork/etc. Barring some extenuating health condition, I have but little respect for fat people. Maintain a decent physique. Your body is a temple to be cared for.
“Whether it is flesh, milk or cheese that man uses for food, behold, in the herbs, plants and trees I created, I gave the same things. Let man discover them, and understand the fruit of my inventions.”
– OAHSPE
Again, we are vegetarian because it is the ethically responsible choice. We are not even in the same league as the meat-eater, so any comparison is moot.
When I sit down at restaurants now and consider the menu, I notice how almost every dish is chicken, beef, or pork-based. When almost every option on the menu involves a chicken breast, are we really to believe that this is all free-range, sustainably sourced poultry? Not likely! Restaurants that do not have vegetarian options in the current day and age deserve to be called out for their insolence. Vegetarianism ought to be enforced as the default option amongst inmate populations and correctional centers.
As a Canadian, I take pride in ordering poutine at a restaurant when the menu is loaded with meat based options. When people complain that I eat too much or that I eat too quickly, I simply point out that I don’t even eat meat – the bulk of their dietary intake! Meat eaters on average leave a much larger carbon footprint on the environment than vegetarians do. Therefore, if everything I’m eating is plant-based, I’ll eat as much of it and as frequency as I please. I don’t sit down at 3 separate intervals during the day to feed, I eat small meals throughout the day (unless I am fasting). For protein, I focus on beans, peas, and certain grains (such as rice and quinoa).
Fasting is another important dietary consideration that deserves an article of its own.
When it comes to vegetarianism, it is indeed a matter of life and death. We vegetarians honour life by sourcing our dietary needs from a system that does not require wholesale killing.
If you significantly change your diet in accordance with the divine commandment contained in the OAHSPE to do so, you will develop a heightened awareness and sensory perception previously unknown to you. You will become a different person.
One of the main benefits I have noticed since becoming vegetarian is that I am less impulsive/prone to emotional conflict. To be sure, there are still situations that trigger me, but if I was still a carnivore, I would be much more aggressive when it comes to interpersonal relationships. I am much more controlled and deliberate in my response to emotional stimulation.
If I were to start eating meat again, within 1 – 3 months, my demeanor would change with it. I would be more cantankerous and confrontational.
It has been said that the flesh/tissue of the human body (muscle fascia, organs, ligaments, tendons, blood – everything except the bones) completely replaces itself in cycles of no more than a few years. That means that, in a few years from now, you will have a completely different set of eyeballs based on what you are eating today. In a few years from now, your skin will have been wholly remade in the image of what you are now consuming. Knowing this, would you not want your physiology reconstituted using the most ethically-sourced material? How would your health change by doing so? How would your emotional state and day-to-day life change? Do you think you would be more at peace with the world?
Approximately 70% of the human body is water weight. With this in mind, the simplest way to improve your health is to drink only the highest quality fluids. And where do you suppose you will find the highest quality water? In fruits and vegetables. They’ve already done the filtration for you.
Upon reading the OAHSPE, you might be shocked how much emphasis is placed on vegetarianism. It is not mentioned in passing. It is not a mere suggestion. There are numerous scriptural references that talk about how a person’s diet will influence the conditions they inherit in the afterlife. This is just another testament to the idea that a person’s diet says much about their personal character. The way a person feeds themselves demonstrates their spiritual maturity.
“And man ate fish and flesh, becoming carnivorous, and darkness came upon him, and he no more heard the voice of Jehovih, or believed in Him. This was the fifth era.”
– OAHSPE
For anyone reading this now considering vegetarianism, I must warn you that in order to maintain strength it is necessary to exercise regularly, otherwise you risk getting “soft” quite quickly. You will, however, notice that upon exercising regularly, a lean, muscular physique is entirely possible to achieve without consuming meat. The key is to exercise regularly enough so that your body is always growing stronger while maintaining a diet that provides you with a steady source of plant-based protein. What I have found is that, given sufficient exercise, a body will use whatever nutrients are available to it for growth, but if a body lacks exercise, even what is available to it will be for naught. A person cannot eat their way to health. Just as faith without work is dead, a body must perform the necessary exercise if they are to grow stronger.
I have heard from many people who used to be vegetarian or who tried it for a while and went back to a meat-based diet. From these accounts I am convinced only that the person lacked the willpower to stay the course. As I have said previously, eating a vegetarian diet is not easy. It is an exorcism. It demands a change in lifestyle to accommodate it. You might even encounter people who deplore you for this dietary choice.
The biodiversity of the plant kingdom offers us so much delicious food and medicine, but most humans are not aware of it. They are familiar only with what is promoted to them through mainstream advertisements and markets. For every ailment and affliction, there exists a natural remedy.
Although I still have much to learn, I consider myself to be a vegetarian bodybuilder. It is important however, not to be too rigid in one’s diet (don’t be surprised if you see me eating cheese curds with my poutine). A person’s diet should not be their punishment. As a general rule, I don’t consume anything except that which is directly sourced from plants. Sometimes I deviate from this rule, but I always keep it in mind and return to it when making important nutritional choices.
Because of this, I expect to live a more fulfilling and inspired life.
