In regards to eating meat

[yossarian]

61.9 Questioner: This brings out the point of the purpose of the physical incarnation, I believe. And that is to reach a conviction through your own thought processes as to a solution to problems and understandings in a totally free situation with no proof at all or anything that you would consider proof, proof being a very poor word in itself. Can you expand on my concept?
Ra: I am Ra. Your opinion is an eloquent one although somewhat confused in its connections between the freedom expressed by subjective knowing and the freedom expressed by subjective acceptance. There is a significant distinction between the two.

This is not a dimension of knowing, even subjectively, due to the lack of overview of cosmic and other in-pourings which affect each and every situation which produces catalyst. The subjective acceptance of that which is at the moment and the finding of love within that moment is the greater freedom.

That known as the subjective knowing without proof is, in some degree, a poor friend for there will be anomalies no matter how much information is garnered due to the distortions which form third-density.

How about some self-respect?

Watch and learn.

YOSSARIAN'S CONVICTION:

I believe that meat-eating is necessary for me due to a variety of reasons. I accept and acknowledge that when I ate breakfast this morning, a pig had to die for my bacon. I recognize that this pig was a living, conscious animal who had a mother and father. I recognize and accept that this pig did not want to die but wanted to live out his life doing what pigs do. I played a role in killing and eating this pig because I believe it is necessary for my health and well-being.

I also have conviction that I'm not omniscient. I'm just doing the best I can do given the circumstances. My beliefs are not perfect, they are just the best I can come up with given the circumstances. I'm open to being proved wrong in the future, but as of now, as The Creator, I choose to stand by my best judgement even in the face of those who would condemn me or label my behaviour as unnecessary cruelty.

This is a statement of healthy conviction and self-respect. Omniscience is not required to have self-respect and conviction. A conviction is just having courage To Be, to do the best you can do according to your best beliefs. A conviction is taking responsibility for your behaviour and taking a stand. It is being the Creator--acknowledging that you are the actor, you are the decider, you have created the situation for better or worse. I have killed the pig, for better or worse. I believe it was justified but I may be wrong and I accept the moral fallout for my decision if it was wrong.

Being the Creator means taking responsibility and having self-respect. It means believing in yourself and having the courage of your convictions, even while recognizing that you're not perfect. It means recognizing that you can never know for certain but that you can still trust in your own judgement and must still act on your own judgement.