Krysalyss, I'm the same being vegetarian and constantly having people question my reasons. Fortunately (or unfortunately) since my step-father was diagnosed with lymphoma 13 years ago both he and my mum changed to a vegetarian diet to help his remission - so I have no problems with them now.

As far as religion goes DP got politely asked to leave the Baptist Church and neither of us hold any religious beliefs - although DP still has faith. We will bring our children up to question and find their own beliefs. Whatever they decide is fine with me. As long as they are happy with their choice.

I find it hard to understand why so many people think they have a right to question those of you with beliefs. It is very disrespectful - espcially when they do things like putting meat in food or claiming something to be halal when it isn't! That makes me so angry. What would happen if you said you didn't eat it due to an allergy? Would they still try to sneak it in? Regardless of the reason you don't eat something that should be respected.

I will ask questions about why different cultures/religions do things to try and understand but would never ridicule or try to change that. People should learn a bit more to understand and accept the differences - it makes the world a more interesting place in my opinion.