Vegetarianism and Celibacy | Dr. Jeffery Long

Dr. Jeffery D. Long (Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown University) helps us understand the rationale behind vegetarianism and celibacy. Professor Long teaches courses on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism (Dharma Traditions), as well as seminars on Star Wars and Asian philosophy, Sanskrit, and Comparative Theology and Interfaith Engagement. He is the author of three books and a wide array of articles on Hinduism, Indian philosophy, and religious pluralism. In addition to his academic and spiritual interests, he is an avid fan of science fiction and fantasy and classic rock.

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