In regards to eating meat

[3DMonkey]

Ergo, someone seeking a spiritual path, who continues to inflict suffering on other beings, must be in denial.

The only other explanation is that they don't care.

I don't think they don't care. I know these people do care. Thus, the only possible explanation left is denial.

It's simple logic. Either they don't care, or they're in denial. What other option is there?

But, I suppose the one who is actually in denial is the one who is blinded.

Well, that's what being in denial means. Blinded.

You have accurately described a vegetarian who does not consider their own practice to "hurt" plants.

I do care, but I am not in denial. I will murder animal and plant to survive. We all do it. I think it best to accept that.