03-27-2010, 10:15 AM
(03-27-2010, 04:23 AM)transiten Wrote: How are the inuite ppl (eskimos) that still are living a traditional lifestyle supposed to survive if they cannot eat fish and seal? If we shall not kill they (and we) cannot wear shoes or clothes of leather or any fur (like sheep) either.
It's not my place to judge any person or group of people. I can only give my reasons for what I personally consider an ideal and an important part of my own spirituality.
I was born into a typical meat-eating family in a community of ranchers, where killing animals is considered macho. I didn't have to move geographically in order to become a vegetarian like an Eskimo would. I agree it would be impractical for someone living in an Arctic climate to be a vegetarian. But with modern transportation, no one is limited to the place of their birth. If such people chose to become vegetarians, they could move to a place where fresh produce, nuts and seeds are more plentiful. Our ancestors didn't have the options we have today. Today, with modern conveniences and the ability to move, we can choose the lifestyle that is in alignment with our spiritual values.
(03-27-2010, 04:23 AM)transiten Wrote: Are the inuite on a karmic "lower" level since they choose to incarnate as such?
I don't label anyone as being 'lower' than anyone else. It's not our place to judge that. Is a person incarnating into poverty on a 'lower' level than someone incarnating into wealth? No. We all chose the circumstances best suited to our own spiritual growth.
We all have dilemmas and challenges.