To avoid risk of such conflict, most Christadelphians abstain from voting. Observant Hindus who do eat meat almost always abstain from beef. Many Ethiopians abstain from eating certain meats, and mostly eat vegetarian and vegan foods. However, some Turks abstain from drinking alcohol during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Ethiopian devotees may also abstain from sexual activity and the consumption of alcohol. He has spoken publicly about his decision to abstain from alcohol. Believers are expected to abstain from sex outside matrimony. Others abstain from eating meat on Lenten Fridays, but not on Fridays outside of Lent. He asked the Pope to ensure that his bishops abstain from political agitation. Mandaeans will, however, abstain from strong drink and red meat. He asked both quarreling factions to abstain from war. They attacked the idea that men could not abstain from sex. In some groups "ex officio" members may frequently abstain from voting. Cole stated that she wanted to abstain from voting. Vegans also abstain from eggs, due to their animal origin.