In regards to eating meat

[Monica]

Re: the study I posted -- it is true that second-density consciousness is species-based, but that's true for both animals and plants, and the lesson/goal for both is individuation.

Yes, but animals are much further along in the process of individuation. Why do I think that? I have offered extensive explanations throughout this thread.

It's possible to feel compassion for something and still eat it. I feel compassion for the lettuce that we pulled out of the garden this week. Similarly, I feel compassion for the steer that we are going to butcher this fall.

I can't comprehend that. I cannot comprehend looking into the eyes of a sentient creature, and then killing it.

Re: eating someone's dog: what about if you were to eat someone's treasured house plant? Wouldn't that be similar?

I really don't think so. Let's examine that. If a house is on fire, whom will the homeowner save first? Her dog or her houseplant?

If her houseplant dies in the fire, would she feel as much grief as she would if her dog died in the fire?

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What I said was that your "eating someone's dog" scenario is only a problem because it is personal property, in the same way a car is. As is a person's will, so that there is no spiritual damage when a person takes a bite of steak at the dinner table if they person is detached from remorse.

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If you would like to eat my dog, there is a $2500 charge. Then, there is no problem.

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That is a Monica Only Offer

Well you are unusual, Monkey. Most people consider their dogs to be family members.

True, some don't. To some people, a dog is just a thing, a possession.

Let's take a poll: How many people would readily sell their dog if they knew the dog would be killed an eaten?