In regards to eating meat

[3DMonkey]

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.

[quote='3DMonkey' pid='83633' dateline='1335802036']
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?

I'm concerned the transaction would be against the law. The scenario is quite silly to me. You created the hypothetical scenario to try to explain how we must already know compassion towards animals by using a pet as the example. This example has no bearing on eating meat because it only shows that people take issue with an other telling them what to do with their property.

This has nothing to do with my relationship with my pet, and nothing in this conversation reveals my relationship with my pet.