10-02-2014, 08:41 PM
(10-02-2014, 06:55 PM)Parsons Wrote: I was not lashing out at you by calling your behavior bigoted and my intent was to use the dictionary definition of the word bigot which was not intended to be offensive.
That doesn't scan. Why not just take responsibility for the jab?
(10-02-2014, 06:55 PM)Parsons Wrote: If I had my way, I would have all my meat be animals which were range-fed and kept in kindness and love. Very importantly, I would have the person who slaughtered the animal show the utmost respect and understand that the animal is a part of the Creator giving itself to the Creator and thank It for It's gift to Itself.
What's stopping you?
If it's not possible in your case, then do you just throw in the towel completely as regards cruelty, and eat whatever (Notwithstanding saying the prayers of gratitude)?
(10-02-2014, 06:55 PM)Parsons Wrote: I simply choose to make no distinction on what 2D creatures I eat on different levels of 2D consciousness (except perhaps pets, which are borderline 3D).
That is your prerogative of course.
Aside from the arguments here that raise questions about that idea, it sidesteps so much in the way of taking responsibility. For instance, the fact that we consume more plants raising the meat animals, then we would if we just ate plants. Does it not matter that we try to minimize the damage to life?
(10-02-2014, 06:55 PM)Parsons Wrote: As previously stated, it would be even more ideal if I did not have to consume 2D life at all.
Yes, it would be.
Are you going to just wait until the whole universe quantum leaps to that position and you are magically and suddenly able to live off light (or air or whatever)? Or do you think it efficacious to take steps toward that worthy goal?