07-10-2012, 01:12 PM
(07-07-2012, 10:36 AM)Parsons Wrote: . . . I was merely trying to expound on Shin'Ar's post since the thought of many forum member's priorities of pets/2D creatures over 3D beings puzzles me. I am just curious why so many 'calories are burned' over worrying about 2D beings vs worrying about 3D beings?
All things are connected. The only reason humans put themselves above other sentient creatures, and other things in general, is ego, egocentric thinking, and self-centeredness. This is why we thought the stars and planets revolved around the Earth.
There is no reason to be in one camp or the other. Having compassion for humans is one step along the path. Widening that compassion to pets another. Widening compassion to include ALL is another.
Or, simply remain in the egocentric world most humans occupy, where the planet, and all the non-human life on it is destroyed because we (humans) matter most, and we use everything with that in mind.