tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post1002842122628977665..comments2023-06-23T05:23:56.578-05:00Comments on Raw Model - The Lifestyle for Beauty, Energy, and Mental Clarity: The Raw "Cult"Anthonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-39140227626713285362008-05-27T15:52:00.000-05:002008-05-27T15:52:00.000-05:00Hi this is Josie from Canada.This is a great websi...Hi this is Josie from Canada.This is a great website Anthony. I've been Raw Vegan for 5 weeks now.I see a lot of unhealthy and unhappy people. I would not force my opinons on them. Live by example they say. The reason I decided to go Raw vegan is after realizing that following my parents diet will give me the same results. I want to improve my health and after seeing Raw Foodies looking beautiful young and healthy, that is what I want.So far My colon has improved and I went down a dress size. Again thanks Anthony for this siteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-34870182062841021822008-05-27T09:52:00.000-05:002008-05-27T09:52:00.000-05:00Hey Anthony, I was hesitant to add the 39th commen...Hey Anthony, <BR/><BR/>I was hesitant to add the 39th comment as it seems unnecessary to add to the accolades found here. But I have to say that this post has really rung true for me recently as I see more and more extremists on some of the vegan and raw foods message boards. <BR/><BR/>What the world really needs is, as you say, more compassionate people living their truth and without judgment to others for their differences. <BR/><BR/>I was esp. put off recently by the backlash from vegans and raw fooders at Oprah's attempt at veganism. The venom spewed at her was sad and a bit shocking.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for not being a raw vegan 'shock-jock' type.<BR/><BR/>Very well-written post. Thanks...ncnancythecrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966616673273171450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-68880334910361827712008-05-24T08:31:00.000-05:002008-05-24T08:31:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog quite some time and ...I have been reading your blog quite some time and I totally appreciate it. As far as the religious stuff goes, I totally hear you. Most of my family members are Christians and I never met a more cruel and judgmental group. Anthony, you inspire me more than words can say. I love you dearly for that. Rock on! Raw is the Law. -First Year Law Student and Faw Foodist aka TallgirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-88095733059908519652008-05-23T14:57:00.000-05:002008-05-23T14:57:00.000-05:00www.rawreveal.com,I completely get where you are c...www.rawreveal.com,<BR/><BR/>I completely get where you are coming from. I would like to say that there are good things to come from alot of debates and conversations though. I think some people maybe would get the wrong idea after reading some of the posts that even Tony and I write back and forth....ajoy even mentioned that Tony seemed to come off rude or ignorant in his post to me but it might be because Tony and I are good friends and us having debates on different subjects can often be the norm. We both have learned from each other and continue to do so. I doubt it would have sounded the same if he was responding to someone he doenst know but maybe I am wrong on that. It really isnt about ego if you ask me but just for people to have exceptance and understanding that even if you dont believe in something, just respect others and support them in what they believe. Dont judge because as even Tony can tell you, the meat eater you are talking to might, someday, be the next raw model. They just might not have reached that point on their path.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-48856851436358883832008-05-23T06:52:00.000-05:002008-05-23T06:52:00.000-05:00I loved this post. Last week I visited with friend...I loved this post. Last week I visited with friends that I hadn't seen in a while and had planned on not going on a long lecture of reasons why everyone should be raw... I lasted 2 days and then someone asked a question! Dun dun dun... I listed, and listed, and jabbered on and on about the great foods I've been eating, all raw of course, and they listened politely... Afterwards, I wondered if they were thinking I was judging them for all the cooked, processed, and stained foods they'd been eating all weekend. This post came at a perfect time for me.<BR/>I don't want to sound "preachy". I don't want people to shut down as soon as I open my mouth. I do want my family to be healthy. I look at my daughter's complexion, my dad's swollen diabetic ankles, my husband's gout, my friend's excess weight and I think, "I can help them!" If I just word it right, maybe they might try it for a month. They'll feel the difference...<BR/>Instead, on Anthony's advice, I'll work on showing by example; I eat raw, I'm not starving, I eat well, I feel great, I glow. In addition to this, at gatherings, I'll continue to offer favorite recipes, only I'll serve them in healthier ways. Raw.RawBinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201208673562866290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-4661051577797608592008-05-22T10:43:00.000-05:002008-05-22T10:43:00.000-05:00My co-workers love their pizza. But I don't critic...My co-workers love their pizza. But I don't criticize them about it I just let them enjoy. I don't go up to my supervisor and tell him "by the way those cookies you're eating have trans fat." <BR/><BR/> It doesn't matter how vocal or not vocal you are food is a huge part of our lives and although you choose to keep your mouth shut sometimes it can be allienating. That being said the reason I have been somewhat but not completely vocal about being raw is because I don't really care if people will call me a raw food nut or whatever. I have seen so many people suffer from ill health because they didn't know better. I have a co-worker who said that she grew up hating salads but now she eats them and I see her bring raw carrots to work.<BR/> <BR/> So please remember there will be a few sly remarkes but there will be an abundance of people who will feel the urge to eat better. Even though there won't be a strong possibility that they'll become raw you have to give them credit for making better food choices. Then know that you have made a positive contribution by opening your mouth.<BR/> My mother had a dinner party and unfortunately we have soda in the house. <BR/>Before the guests had a chance to sit down, I conspired to fill all the glasses with water. My mother asked the guests if they wanted soda. Not a person asked for any other beverage besides water.<BR/> Is that so wrong for me to somehow encourage or conspire to help people eat better? It certainly benefits me. It benefits America. Food has much more impact on the country than voting does. So let people laugh at me for being a raw foodist but sooner or later they'll get the drift.<BR/><BR/>rebekaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-12092401562197872712008-05-22T09:26:00.000-05:002008-05-22T09:26:00.000-05:00Okay, wow let's put the ego's awaayyyy. I was read...Okay, wow let's put the ego's awaayyyy. <BR/><BR/>I was reading through the comments and starting LAUGHING. <BR/><BR/>We all get sooo touchy for WHAT????? He said she said? I need to PROVE my point? Make you wrong, me right?? <BR/><BR/>come on.. what a waste of energy. Save it. Stay Neutral. no need to get your feathers ruffled. Anthony is spreading LOVE<BR/><BR/>FEEL IT <BR/><BR/>www.rawreveal.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-26946793332697693262008-05-21T22:18:00.000-05:002008-05-21T22:18:00.000-05:00I'm so with u on this, Anthony. this post resonate...I'm so with u on this, Anthony. this post resonated with me on many levels. Not much else to say that u didn't cover. Just that u are sort of reading my mind today.<BR/><BR/>Many blessings,<BR/><BR/>GinaGina Laverdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764296183110671718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-10168286668141175952008-05-21T19:55:00.000-05:002008-05-21T19:55:00.000-05:00The big secret is that in the end, we ALL win. We ...The big secret is that in the end, we ALL win. We have much more than today, I feel we have eternity. <BR/><BR/>I'm a huge believer in reincarnation. To criticize one little aspect of a group of people is not to negate the rest of their beliefs. <BR/><BR/>I knew this post would get a ton of comments...good to see it. Thanks everyone for putting in your two pennies...Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-75829054139019700352008-05-21T19:47:00.000-05:002008-05-21T19:47:00.000-05:00A-You cannot win. Just live, do your thing, and b...A-You cannot win. Just live, do your thing, and be happy. I died went to the other side and came back. The last thing that I will ever talk about is one's belief. I used to argue with my father all the time, until the day he died. I knew when he left, there would be peace, for then, he would know. So again, live, let live and be happy. Today is all you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-46465649157099134992008-05-21T13:00:00.000-05:002008-05-21T13:00:00.000-05:00And just so everyone realizes...I approve all the ...And just so everyone realizes...I approve all the comments on here, so if you see someone say something bad about me, I chose to put it there. I could have hid it all from you. <BR/><BR/>In the spirit of open debate, and not being so damn PC...<BR/><BR/>AnthonyAnthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-27002657746867384762008-05-21T12:58:00.000-05:002008-05-21T12:58:00.000-05:00Lola...you are AWESOME. Thank you for your support...Lola...you are AWESOME. Thank you for your support. <BR/><BR/>I know...I dont want to self-censor because I feel that so many people do that right now and it just makes it so tame and monotonous. I try to bring some new thoughts and issues to this site, instead of just being all "sunshine and rainbows". <BR/><BR/>I really appreciate your comments...thanks again. <BR/><BR/>We cant please everyone....Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-69399730702269776632008-05-21T12:32:00.000-05:002008-05-21T12:32:00.000-05:00Amazing post and they always are when they spark s...Amazing post and they always are when they spark such commentary. I especially understand the "DO"ing and "BE"ing vs the talking... Rawleen had a post the other day about Veganism and touched on the same thing you did in your post... <BR/><BR/>Which then also reminded me of a post by Urban Vegan not too long back, she was interviewed by the NY Times and spoke to how there are a few radical vegans out there (Vegangelicals she referred to them as) just as there are radicals or extremists in practically every arena you can think of... the overall point made is that those radicals do not make up the whole nor do they reflect the ideas of the whole...<BR/><BR/>This is something I think we struggle with in our society/culture... we've been taught to aggressively defend what we believe more than we are taught to be compassionate. I honestly still have a hard time not being bothered by some things, I know I will get there, in the meantime, I am focusing on BEing the change I want to see and focusing on living with compassion and integrity. <BR/><BR/>Very thought provoking post and I hope that even though some folks get defensive or feel you need to change the way you say things, I appreciate that you speak from your heart, I hope that future posts won't be censored.Carrie Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00543899571974228089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-5755100356429398322008-05-21T12:18:00.000-05:002008-05-21T12:18:00.000-05:00AGAIN...its the slippery slope argument. Im simply...AGAIN...its the slippery slope argument. Im simply commenting on those that consistently preach to others about their faith. Im not knocking christianity in general. <BR/><BR/>I really respect the teachings of jesus too...let's try not to jump to conclusions. Just pointing out one little aspect of one fragment of one religion.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-91641747458115898072008-05-21T11:05:00.000-05:002008-05-21T11:05:00.000-05:00hmm... all christians aren't like that. Some are, ...hmm... all christians aren't like that. Some are, but not real christians. Real christian are an example not just a mouth piece. I'm not trying to be rude in anyway, so please don't take it that way. I'm a christian, but I try to be an example more then just words. You don't have to put this comment up. Really I just wanted you to know that real christians aren't like that at all, and there are some really good people out there, so please don't knock christianity, just because of a few people and christian television. There are a few that actually follow Jesus' teachings and then there are the rest.Other Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563172796427951460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-22107813300734296642008-05-21T00:15:00.000-05:002008-05-21T00:15:00.000-05:00This was a great post. I am so excited to talk abo...This was a great post. I am so excited to talk about raw foods with people because I believe in it so much. I completely agree that it is about being an example and not letting our words overshadow what we actually do.<BR/><BR/>I don't mean to go there about the Christianity thing, but to be honest most people that know me probably have no idea I am a Christian. I try my best to live my life a certain way and it is interesting that more people probably know that I am raw. I think it is because I know there are many Christians that have made a bad name for us and I don't want to contribute to that. That being said, I should recognize that and act in the same manner when talking to my family about raw foods-I push it on them and never have done so with my beliefs. <BR/>Thanks, your post helped me to see I should not force others about raw like I don't with my beliefs:)<BR/>I always enjoy your posts!Anna Alexopouloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013526020258997374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-50484082712777241132008-05-20T20:55:00.000-05:002008-05-20T20:55:00.000-05:00Yeah...I have to admit I WAS an atheist for a whil...Yeah...I have to admit I WAS an atheist for a while...but Ive gone further and now I believe that each one of us is God inhabiting a different body. <BR/><BR/>I dont feel like getting into it though...Id hate to jam that idea down people's throats. I dont need any more hypocrisy.<BR/><BR/>AAnthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-84134686851232134932008-05-20T20:53:00.000-05:002008-05-20T20:53:00.000-05:00toniferous - I think it's time to take the modelin...toniferous - I think it's time to take the modeling out of the rawmodel and start truly living your beliefs! You'll be happier and a better person for it.<BR/><BR/>Z<BR/><BR/>ps - don't be afraid to spout about atheism, shout it from the rooftops! it is more important than ever to be honest and open about your beliefs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-39289089839726540602008-05-20T20:51:00.000-05:002008-05-20T20:51:00.000-05:00This was supposed to be about FOOD...lets keep it ...This was supposed to be about FOOD...lets keep it there as much as we can.<BR/><BR/>And Z...Im a Pantheist now...Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-41994758884750521552008-05-20T20:11:00.000-05:002008-05-20T20:11:00.000-05:00There is just a HUGE slippery slope argument going...There is just a HUGE slippery slope argument going on here.<BR/><BR/>I simply commented on one aspect of some religious people, and how it turns off others they are hoping to convert. <BR/><BR/>It gets really slippery when people start assuming that Im criticizing the ENTIRE religion. <BR/><BR/>This is a very important thing to realize. I dont care what your religion is...thats your deal, not mine. Just dont try and overtly recruit others. Very simple.<BR/><BR/>Positivity...dont get slippery.<BR/><BR/>AAnthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-3421386541629287422008-05-20T18:52:00.000-05:002008-05-20T18:52:00.000-05:00Hey A! I hear you loud and clear, I don't talk ab...Hey A! I hear you loud and clear, I don't talk about my diet unless asked. Some folks really freak out about it, even the ones that know I have leukemia. Most are supportive and want to be enlightened.<BR/>I let them come to me first...<BR/>deb<BR/>hey, come read my profile on Dhurmil.. yours is next!:)<BR/>debbiedoesraw.blogspot.comDebbie Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596555525095399660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-57803760689861609182008-05-20T18:22:00.000-05:002008-05-20T18:22:00.000-05:00Hi Anthony,For quite awhile now I have read your b...Hi Anthony,<BR/>For quite awhile now I have read your blog and looked forward to every new post. I've shared it with several friends and really been inspired by it. I completely understand what your getting at with the correlation between what you call "born-again christians" and possibly a little overenthusiastic or pushy raw foodists, however I'd have to agree with what a few of the others have said. I've always respected what you have to say in your blogs and the respect you give life and living things, but I think you are a little out of line when making such pointed statements. Its important to stand for what you believe or don't believe, but saying such comments is rash and not objective. Being tolerant is what creates peace. I definitely do not like it when I get knocks on my door from strangers handing out tracks, or preached at on the subway, but I sure don't condemn them for it. Such comments that you made in response to Aaron's post come off very ignorant and disdainful. Keep raw food real, not religious or political. Again, I get the point your making, but being tactful is key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-12362440571645516272008-05-20T18:04:00.000-05:002008-05-20T18:04:00.000-05:00:)Anthony, you more than anyone else these days ar...:)<BR/>Anthony, you more than anyone else these days are the reason for the enormous smile on my face. Keep up the high vibrations.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of smiles, I heard this the other day and it has been my mantra ever since: "Be the smile you wish to see in the world." It's magical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-85299893367709718242008-05-20T15:52:00.000-05:002008-05-20T15:52:00.000-05:00Oh boy, have you hit a nerve with me. I have talk...Oh boy, have you hit a nerve with me. I have talked to people who have been raw for 30 to 40 years in silence. They have talked to me about the emerging "Raw cult" leaders. I feel the same way! I walked into one's lecture at a place that I go to get supplies, not knowing he was there, and walked out. In another raw food restaurant another(proclaimed "expert")came in. The staff told me he was wearing a robe like the an annointed one.<BR/>So, with that said, let me tell you how I have my WHOLE family eating more raw. I made it "TASTE GOOD!" I spend hours and hours in the kitchen and come up with a masterpeice. I am so amazed how it causes people around me to eat more organic fruits and veggies. Raw is a lifestyle that takes a commitment and for most, that is not possible. But... the desserts are so good!!! Life is to enjoy, to have pleasure and I make sure that everyone, even for one meal, without a lecture, enjoys it! And to be honest, at times, they enjoy it more than me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641876630179038946.post-15021237306442618172008-05-20T13:40:00.000-05:002008-05-20T13:40:00.000-05:00You know as well as I do that no Jew, Muslim, or B...You know as well as I do that no Jew, Muslim, or Buddhist has ever tried to recruit like born-agains do. Lets be realistic here.<BR/><BR/>No other religion spouts off so enthusiastically about their faith as evangelical christians. Nothing judgmental about it...its a very objective observation.<BR/><BR/>And yes...most people dont want to hear from them. Who likes to have Jehovah's Witnesses come to their home. People dont want to be bothered with another's religion, and they dont want to be bothered with another person's diet. <BR/><BR/>There is a very strong correlation here, and you know its true.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191035281346536783noreply@blogger.com