There are many different reasons why an individual might wish to make their diet one that is purely based in plants and other non-meat sources. Some people choose to do so in order to help the environment; others do it so that they can maintain their health better by being a vegetarian. Still others do it for the welfare of animals. However, one reason that thousands upon thousands of people become vegetarian is due to their religions. In this article, we’ll give a basic overview of why some people choose to become vegetarians based off of the beliefs of their religion.