Christian Inspired Vegetarianism, Humans and Animals in the Divine Plan by Marilena Bogazzi
was published in Italian in 2016, then re-edited in 2024, and is now part of the “Catholics
Vegetarians" book series. It has recently been translated into English by Stefania Angerami and is
now available worldwide through global distribution*.
The book focuses on the basic tenet of the ‘Christian respect for creation’ from a biblical, spiritual,
and ethical perspective. In particular, the author explores the role played by the vegetarian choice
within the Christian faith. By a careful analysis of some key biblical passages, it emerges how a
compassionate diet is inspired and rooted in the Bible. As the author points out, although the
official Church has never taken a clear-cut stand on this specific issue, several Saints and
monastic orders have considered this choice consistent with the Christian message of peace: Saint
Francis of Assisi and Saint Philip Neri, for instance, could be considered "animal activists" ante
litteram; similarly, other less-known Saints and Mystics have considered animals as creatures
deserving respect and they have interpreted the concept of human dominium as a compassionate
service towards the Creation. Through this new thoughtful and thorough analysis, Marilena
Bogazzi presents vegetarianism as a consequence of the profound Christian commitment to
cherish all living beings.
Text by: Marilena Bogazzi
Preface by: Father Luigi Lorenzetti (Theologian)
Foreword by: Paolo De Benedetti (Theologian)
Conclusions by: Bishop Eugenio Binini (H.E. Monsignor)
Translation from Italian into English by: Stefania Angerami
Biography
Marilena Bogazzi was born in 1983 in Italy, in Carrara, where she currently lives. She graduated in
Political Science, Sociology, and Social Sciences at the Alma Mater University of Bologna. She
also graduated in Philosophy at Parma University. She works as a high-school special educational
needs teacher, and she has obtained a teaching qualification in History and Philosophy. She
devotes her free time to several organizations, in particular to the Associazione Cattolici
Vegetariani (Christian Vegetarians Association) of which she has been president since 2009.
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