05-04-2020, 02:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-04-2020, 02:39 PM by sillypumpkins.)
@Diana
Let me rephrase: I think it's silly to say that under any circumstances, no exception, eating meat = you are a murderer.
Personally, I find animal/dairy factory/farms to be abhorrent and for that reason I don't consume meat that is "manufactured" through those means.
My point was: use your own discernment to determine what is right for you in regards to what you put in your body. Not all meat/dairy is 'produced' through factory/dairy farms. I think there needs to be some clarification that there is a way to consume those things without promoting the suffering of animals. The language of "consuming meat/dairy = bad" is much too absolute in my opinion.
Sunclarity seems to be weighing whether one "should" eat meat, or one "should" be vegetarian. When I say "eat what feels right to you," I am attempting to convey that it doesn't need to be either/or, and you should eat what makes you feel right, generally. One doesn't "need" to be a vegetarian in order to progress spiritually, and vice verse with meat. That's sort of what I'm trying to say.
I'm not trying to diminish the issues you speak of. I was speaking generally, in terms of diet, it doesn't have to be meat or veggies. Apologies if my language conveyed indifference... hope this clears up my intentions a little bit...
I'd also like to add that I am not a source of authority on this subject. While I do try to be mindful of what I eat, I am by no means perfect, and that is perhaps being conveyed in my views on the subject. If someone would like to help me heighten my perspective on the issue, i'd be happy to engage in conversation. If not, that's okay too.... I don't wish to do any harm in sharing my perspective
be well
Let me rephrase: I think it's silly to say that under any circumstances, no exception, eating meat = you are a murderer.
Personally, I find animal/dairy factory/farms to be abhorrent and for that reason I don't consume meat that is "manufactured" through those means.
My point was: use your own discernment to determine what is right for you in regards to what you put in your body. Not all meat/dairy is 'produced' through factory/dairy farms. I think there needs to be some clarification that there is a way to consume those things without promoting the suffering of animals. The language of "consuming meat/dairy = bad" is much too absolute in my opinion.
Sunclarity seems to be weighing whether one "should" eat meat, or one "should" be vegetarian. When I say "eat what feels right to you," I am attempting to convey that it doesn't need to be either/or, and you should eat what makes you feel right, generally. One doesn't "need" to be a vegetarian in order to progress spiritually, and vice verse with meat. That's sort of what I'm trying to say.
I'm not trying to diminish the issues you speak of. I was speaking generally, in terms of diet, it doesn't have to be meat or veggies. Apologies if my language conveyed indifference... hope this clears up my intentions a little bit...
I'd also like to add that I am not a source of authority on this subject. While I do try to be mindful of what I eat, I am by no means perfect, and that is perhaps being conveyed in my views on the subject. If someone would like to help me heighten my perspective on the issue, i'd be happy to engage in conversation. If not, that's okay too.... I don't wish to do any harm in sharing my perspective
be well