In regards to eating meat

[Tenet Nosce]

Exactly. And, whenever Person A has strong convictions about something that they choose not to do, Person B who does do that thing often tends to think Person A is 'self-righteous' no matter what Person A does or says.

NOTE: Not saying -you- personally do this, just speaking in general terms.

I added that after the fact, so you might have missed it.

Like when John thinks Julie is 'self-righteous' when she asks the waiter for a vegetarian entree, even though Julie said nothing about John's choice of steak. Happens all the time.

True. As it also does happen that John and Julie are in Morton's Steakhouse, and Julie feels that, not only should Morton's be legally obligated to cater to her worldview, but that promulgating her vegan political platform in the middle of the restaurant actually cultivates "social awareness".

Then, if John asks Julie why she's a vegetarian and she gives an honest answer, he accuses her of being 'holier than thou' and 'proselytizing.'

Then John is an ass, and Julie would do well stop going on dinner dates with him. I will defer back to missed post #1180 for further details.

Then again, if Julie believes that she is spiritually superior to John by virtue of her meatless diet, then she is proselytizing.

If Julie shares that the reasons she is a vegetarian include increased sustainability of the planet, better health, and a reduction in violent behaviors, then she would be speaking truthfully, and from the heart.

In which case, John no doubt would feel like an idiot sitting there with his steak. Or not. In which case, I will defer again back to post #1180.

I contend that if people were really comfortable with their choice to eat animals, they wouldn't get so hot and bothered when vegetarians voice their opinions.

That should go without saying. Yet it apparently needs to be said again and again.

Hey! Maybe the mods could get together and write a one-page disclaimer that gets automatically parsed at the beginning of every post. That will make it easier for others to remember the context of the forum, and to cut down on asschapping and butthurt.

They would just smile and say, "Oh that's nice. Go for it! Meanwhile I enjoy my steak."

The chicken soup was delicious!

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Then you did misunderstand the statement. When I say "it's that easy," I mean it's as easy as not buying inhumane meat. Making that choice IS easy.

Ah, yes. Then I concur.