In regards to eating meat

[Diana]

It's possible. Is it possible to be an activist without showing others where you disagree with them ?

That's a serious question I have for everyone. I am currently contemplating this subject.

Maybe a better way of phrasing this question would be: How to be an activist without showing others where you disagree with them ?

I don't really like the word, activist, as the connotation is "pushy."

But that's just semantics.

One can promote a less cruel world, be an activist, by simply providing information. Also, when asked, one can say what one's viewpoints are on the subject, because the invitation to do so has been extended. Neither of these things need to infringe upon free will, or involve judgments.

Most people that know me know I am vegetarian, not because I tell everyone, but because they find me out (restaurants, eating at their homes). If they ask me why, I tell them, starting with simple answers. I never judge what they do. I take their cue as to how much to say. And even then, I make sure to be clear that I am not telling them what THEY should do, rather, I am telling them why I do what I do.

This thread is different. WE are here to discuss. The thread was opened for the topic. The people here are interested in higher consciousness and not just the physical. It is a place for one to express one's viewpoints. And yet . . . even so, we are still running into all kinds of misunderstandings and catalyst. This is good, but difficult. As has been said here many times in this thread, the subject is very volatile.

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Just because of this thread and for no other reason, I'm going to buy 20 pounds of meat for a barbecue this weekend.

Monkey, this comment is unkind, on more than one level.