In regards to eating meat

[Pablísimo]

Pablisimo-
I guess you have some problem with the word extreme, past experience maybe. I have already explained how it was used. I have also said that vegetarian choice is a good choice for some people. But for not ALL the people. So being a vegetarian is not extreme. Presenting it as the only option is extreme. What is your beef (oops mushroom) with the word extreme. I used a word extreme and you want to make this discussion about extreme.

Well, maybe it is just silly semantics and perhaps I am overly concerned about a single word. I just don't think being vegetarian is extreme nor would I consider Monica an extremist as I understand those words.

While for a long time you have given extreme examples (in your own words) comparing meat eating to rape of a child, slavery, soul killer, human flesh eating. How does that sound compare to the word extreme...It is easy to jump on others about their word usage... You don't find your own examples harsh and have decided that the usage of the word extreme indicates negativity and judgmental view

Yes, I did find those examples harsh, and yes they were negative. I also apologized for using them -- now that I realize how offensive they are. Do two wrongs make a right? Another thing I tried to do was make a distinction between an extreme example and an extreme overall position.

What is your beef (oops mushroom) with the word extreme.

You know, this cracked me up. Nice turn of phrase, for the record.

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Could I offer a suggestion? How about everyone reading this thread all spend a few minutes tonight sending LOVE and LIGHT to everyone else who's been participating on this thread, and affirm the intention to actually FEEL the other point of view....

...How about we all, right now, make a decision to forgive one another...and earnestly choose to at least understand, if not agree with, the point of view of our other-selves. It may appear to be in opposition, but remember, in unity all paradoxes are resolved.

This is an excellent suggestion. Thank you for reminding me to return to the open heart. I will do this exercise with love and sincerity. Despite how it may have come across in earlier posts, to me, this is what "respectful compassion" looks like.

Love to all