Vegan/vegetarians

Uhm. Well, our teeths weren't meant to bite meat. Also,some part of our body [don't ask me which, I'm too tired to even think straight] takes a while to process meat correctly. Our teeths are for bitting fruits and vegetables, I'd like to see one of you lovely mofo's trying to bite a lion and eat it like that! But if you like meat, and in the sense that people won't stop eating meat, no matter what, then keep eating it, I don't mind. The point is, we weren't meant to eat it.

My brother got mad at me because whilst we were discussing my vegetarianism he went; "Why do you think God made them?"

Let me explain, I'm an atheist, therefore that doesn't roll with me, but to other's who do, my friend who is a Christian explained; "God -somewhere around the bible- said that humans should treat animals well. He didn't create them for us to eat."

But then again, that's maybe just her point of view. I have no idea. Blah, please no arguing with me. XD -Grab's a blanket and goes to sleep-

I'm a vegetarian, but I don't shove it down people's throats trying to convince them not to eat meat. I have no problem with however and whatever people choose to eat. I've wanted to be a vegetarian for quite a while, and finally came through a few weeks ago. I've been doing good so far...though all of my friends were like "You'll never be able to do it."

I just think there's so many things to eat in the world that there's no need to kill thousands and thousands of innocent animals for food. That's just the way I see it, I will respect anyone else's point of view.

Neptune.:

I'm a vegetarian, but I don't shove it down people's throats trying to convince them not to eat meat. I have no problem with however and whatever people choose to eat. I've wanted to be a vegetarian for quite a while, and finally came through afew weeks year or so ago. I've been doing good so far...though all of my friends were like "You'll never be able to do it."

I just think there's so many things to eat in the world that there's no need to kill thousands and thousands of innocent animals for food. That's just the way I see it, I will respect anyone else's point of view.

Neptune.:

I have no problem with however and whatever people choose to eat.

So, does that include cannibalism? :shifty

princess.:

Neptune.:

I have no problem with however and whatever people choose to eat.

So, does that include cannibalism? :shifty

For me, yes.

-smile-

Although I think -personally - that one should never infringe on the rights of another - like killing an animal or a person would be an immoral act in itself.

If that makes sense.

(:

Everfear:

Neptune.:

I'm a vegetarian, but I don't shove it down people's throats trying to convince them not to eat meat. I have no problem with however and whatever people choose to eat. I've wanted to be a vegetarian for quite a while, and finally came through afew weeks year or so ago. I've been doing good so far...though all of my friends were like "You'll never be able to do it."

I just think there's so many things to eat in the world that there's no need to kill thousands and thousands of innocent animals for food. That's just the way I see it, I will respect anyone else's point of view.

princess.:

Frazzle Dazzle:

But the other animals aren't as smart as us, are they?

...Who ever said that? In The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, both dolphins AND mice are smarter than us. Who says that's not true?

Frazzle Dazzle:

I think that if the animals were killed humanely, if there truly was a humane way to kill, then it wouldn't be as cruel. [Don't mind my word choice.]

What, you want us to wait till they die of bird flu before we eat them? :shifty Humans need to eat too. Yeah yeah, we don't need meat...Unless we have anemia. Or our lifestyles command it...

Frazzle Dazzle:

And, again, we weren't born with claws or fangs, so maybe we aren't exactly like other animals. Maybe we aren't supposed to think the same way they do.

Name two animals that are exactly alike. :shifty And, how are we supposed to think? ...Oh, I don't think I need any food today. I'll just, you know, NOT eat anything.

Look, I wasn't trying to make you angry or anything, because it almost seems like I did. And, also I realize that I came off a bit strong before, so sorry if I offended you.

I assumed that that was you guys' point of view, the intelligence. And I was wrong. I have no idea who is smarter than who, and also I have stated that we're intelligent in different ways.

Well, for someone who doesn't need meat, could eat because there are other alternatives. No one has to completely cut out food all together, if there isn't any meat. I never told you to stop eating meat, or food altogether, because meat isn't the only food out there.

princess.:

Frazzle Dazzle:

But the other animals aren't as smart as us, are they?

...Who ever said that? In The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, both dolphins AND mice are smarter than us. Who says that's not true?

Frazzle Dazzle:

I think that if the animals were killed humanely, if there truly was a humane way to kill, then it wouldn't be as cruel. [Don't mind my word choice.]

What, you want us to wait till they die of bird flu before we eat them? :shifty Humans need to eat too. Yeah yeah, we don't need meat...Unless we have anemia. Or our lifestyles command it...

Actually, there have been studies done to test brain waves and how well animals and humans can obtain knowledge and apply it to different sources. Although it is true that dolphins are very intellegent, as well as orangutans, it's been proven that humans are the smartest living species that we know of.

Also, there are many more humane ways to kill animals than the cruel and harsh ways that they kill them now. The only reason why people choose not to kill them humanely is money. It would cost more money to kill animals in a humane fashion than it does the way they choose to kill them now. Perhaps if the country would stop spending billions of dollars on bombs, animals could be killed more humanely.

RayMoe:

Perhaps if the country would stop spending billions of dollars on bombs, animals could be killing more humanely.

Woah. Couldn't agree more with that.

^ I second that!

Skeptical:

Perhaps if the country would stop spending billions of dollars on bombs, animals could be killing more humanely.

I'm going out on a limb to thinking that you meant killed more humanely?

I have no problems with vegetarians or vegans - I would if I had to have a dinner party but that's something else.

I have to say that I love my meat - I might have said this already - of any variety; be it fish, chicken, cow, pig, lamb, turkey, horse, dog, frog - whatever it is I'll be happy to eat it. While I'm sure a few of you would love to jump down my throat for that list, there are tribes out there who sacrific pigs/boar, cows, chickens ect for whatever deity they worship. Are people actually going to go out there and inform those tribes that it is animal curelty and that they shouldn't be doing it? Even if they have a reasonable well balanced diet.
It's just something that I have wondered, considering that they do - in some tribes - gather the blood to add to something else. If people think that is wrong, or if they aren't going to touch this with a barge pole?

I don't think it's right, but I'm not going to go out and try to change their religion. I try to inform people with the truth, but if they completely disregard it, although I may be aggravated, I'm not going to tell them that they should stop killing, sacrificing, etc.

Well, another thing is that at least they have some reason to it. They aren't mass-sacrificing or anything. They also aren't pumping them with unnatural hormones. One reason that I am vegan is because of the way they are treated before they die. I hate to think that a chicken or whatever animal it is, is living in terrible conditions. People have different reasons for being veggie, so I really can't speak for every vegetarian or vegan out there. That's just my opinion.

I must add that I am an omnivore, as I think humans were meant to be, but I'm not going to tell someone who believes differently that they are stupid or ignorant. I believe everyone has the right to their own opinion. If people choose not to eat meat and/or animal products, that's their choice. Who am I to tell them otherwise?

I pretty much agree with the post above.
I'm vegan, but I would never tell someone that they are stupid or a bad person because they don't think the way I do about eating...

Skeptical:

Uhm. Well, our teeth weren't meant to bite meat. Also,some part of our body [don't ask me which, I'm too tired to even think straight] takes a while to process meat correctly. Our teeth are for bitting fruits and vegetables, I'd like to see one of you lovely mofo's trying to bite a lion and eat it like that! But if you like meat, and in the sense that people won't stop eating meat, no matter what, then keep eating it, I don't mind. The point is, we weren't meant to eat it.

The front and back ones are. Canine teeth - the pointy ones near the front - are for tearing meat. We are built to be omnivores.

Also, it would be unwise to eat a lion. It might have something to say about it. Probably "RAWR DON'T EAT ME YOU WALKING PIECE OF RUMP STEAK!"

Timerous Beastie.:

"RAWR DON'T EAT ME YOU WALKING PIECE OF RUMP STEAK!"

Lmao.

I'm pretty sure you'd have to shoot the lion first xD
and even then...it might kill you first. o.o

Stupid MF:

Uhm. Well, our teeth weren't meant to bite meat. Also,some part of our body [don't ask me which, I'm too tired to even think straight] takes a while to process meat correctly. Our teeth are for bitting fruits and vegetables, I'd like to see one of you lovely mofo's trying to bite a lion and eat it like that!

I basically agree with that. :shifty

RayMoe:

I must add that I am an omnivore, as I think humans were meant to be, but I'm not going to tell someone who believes differently that they are stupid or ignorant. I believe everyone has the right to their own opinion. If people choose not to eat meat and/or animal products, that's their choice. Who am I to tell them otherwise?

Yeah i agree with you.

I think it's a person's choice. I myself don't eat meat, but it's not going to bother me if the person next to be does or does not. As long as they're not bothering me about my opinion ,and I'm not about theirs, than I have no problem with it.