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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I attended a lecture at which a vegan activist insisted that it is morally and ethically wrong to be a meat-eater - that meat-eaters have a god-complex and believe that they can decide which animals die and get eaten and to what...

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MakinMoney129 I'm a vegetarian, not a vegan...and the difference is that a vegetarian simply doesn't eat meat or fish. Vegans don't eat anything that ever came from an animal, which includes milk, cheese, and any dairy products, gelatin, etc. I believe that being a...

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 11 Dec 07

I seem to have conflicting feelings on the subject.. what do you all think?

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brianandemily I am monogamous and believe in monogamy. I certainly would not be interested in polygamy, but I think there are extenuating circumstances. I would have to be given a situation to evaluate, because I think your statement and question is pretty vague, but I'm...

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I attended a lecture at which a vegan activist insisted that it is morally and ethically wrong to be a meat-eater - that meat-eaters have a god-complex and believe that they can decide which animals die and get eaten and to what...

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MakinMoney129 Well, spirits is one thing, even though I don't believe plants have them...but either way, plants don't have feelings. I don't believe I've ever heard my salad scream while I ate it. I've never watched a field of corn scream and vomit on itself as the tractor...

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I attended a lecture at which a vegan activist insisted that it is morally and ethically wrong to be a meat-eater - that meat-eaters have a god-complex and believe that they can decide which animals die and get eaten and to what...

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Leca On a lighter note, I'm with you on the Legolas thing. Mmmm. I really need to start getting all my thoughts in one comment instead of adding later though. lol

11 Dec 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I attended a lecture at which a vegan activist insisted that it is morally and ethically wrong to be a meat-eater - that meat-eaters have a god-complex and believe that they can decide which animals die and get eaten and to what...

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Leca I haven't gone hunting in a while, but yes I learned to kill animals with bow and arrow when I was a child. I am part Native American and part Irish. My hunting lessons came from my Native American great-grandfather, and my religion came from my Irish...

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 27 Nov 07

"Heaven's not a place that you go when you die, it's that moment in life when you actually alive.. so live for the moment." -The Spill Canvas, "The Tide"

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xParanoiax I think that's quite true. Though even when you feel alive, you won't always feel that moment of heaven..I think heaven is like a state of mind. It'll come over you suddenly, often when you're with your hobby..or a career you love, or someone you love. It...

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 27 Nov 07

"Heaven's not a place that you go when you die, it's that moment in life when you actually alive.. so live for the moment." -The Spill Canvas, "The Tide"

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blueunicorn I absolutely agree with that statement. I do beleive in the afterlife, but as for Heaven and Hell, I'm not sure I can agree with the religious definitions of those. I've always said that Heaven or Hell is what we make of Earth. There are times I truely feel...

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I attended a lecture at which a vegan activist insisted that it is morally and ethically wrong to be a meat-eater - that meat-eaters have a god-complex and believe that they can decide which animals die and get eaten and to what...

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Leca Oh, and my religious beliefs include both animals and plants having spirits, which is why I'm equating them.

29 Nov 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I attended a lecture at which a vegan activist insisted that it is morally and ethically wrong to be a meat-eater - that meat-eaters have a god-complex and believe that they can decide which animals die and get eaten and to what...

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Leca I'm just going off what I learned in science class. Mostly we talked about teeth: how herbivores only have flat teeth, carnivores have sharp teeth, and omnivores have a combination of both, like humans. That's why I made my statement. As for hunting down...

29 Nov 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I attended a lecture at which a vegan activist insisted that it is morally and ethically wrong to be a meat-eater - that meat-eaters have a god-complex and believe that they can decide which animals die and get eaten and to what...

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khassandra2006 I guess, it depends what religion you have. Some religions don't allow eating meat. Roman Catholics are allowed. When you are on a diet, it is best to eat veggies. I guess, it's not with what we eat but with what we practice. Some animals are here to serve a...

29 Nov 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I was listening to a discussion about euthanasia today, and it came to my attention that many people are completely swayed by their religious beliefs. Many people who were completely against the thought of assisted suicide...

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Postrock I believe the answer is yes. Whether you are a believing person or not if you look at religion in general it really seems as the perfect way to keep people wandering about "else".. "hey believer..just think at the afterlife and you will get over this life's...

27 Nov 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I was listening to a discussion about euthanasia today, and it came to my attention that many people are completely swayed by their religious beliefs. Many people who were completely against the thought of assisted suicide...

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Postrock I think its very smart to say the right way is to find the middleground. However i dont agree that there's no middleground here. As i see it the extremes are not letting or not letting it happen. The issue is wether or not euthanasia is killing or letting...

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I was listening to a discussion about euthanasia today, and it came to my attention that many people are completely swayed by their religious beliefs. Many people who were completely against the thought of assisted suicide...

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klaudyou It all goes down to a simple question: Which is stronger? The power of thought, or the power of love? And, of course, it depends on the person. But generally, nowadays, people tend to listen the heart less and less. That's why the idea of euthanasia came out...

27 Nov 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I was listening to a discussion about euthanasia today, and it came to my attention that many people are completely swayed by their religious beliefs. Many people who were completely against the thought of assisted suicide...

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Leca I think it depends on how organized the religion is to come extent. Organized religions with specific scriptures are harder to make up your own mind within than less organized ones. I can easily have a different opinion on something than some other pagan,...

27 Nov 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I was listening to a discussion about euthanasia today, and it came to my attention that many people are completely swayed by their religious beliefs. Many people who were completely against the thought of assisted suicide...

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wagesofsin To me, religion is very different than faith. While I don't consider myself to be affiliated with any religion, my faith is very important to me. Religion is a set of rules and guidelines established by somebody interperpreting the doctrine for the masses....

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I was listening to a discussion about euthanasia today, and it came to my attention that many people are completely swayed by their religious beliefs. Many people who were completely against the thought of assisted suicide...

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bishu_sinha Agreed with you, everyone of our socity should benefited from religion. It should be always possitive and constructive. Only love should be a bridge among all different Religion.

27 Nov 07

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collegeoptimist @collegeoptimist (86) • United States 26 Nov 07

I was listening to a discussion about euthanasia today, and it came to my attention that many people are completely swayed by their religious beliefs. Many people who were completely against the thought of assisted suicide...

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sudiptacallingu OMG religion plays a pivotal role in some peoples’ lives on their choice of taking decisions. Just as people are willing to kill in the name of religion, they are willing to die to. Amongst us Indian Hindus, there is a religious ban on widows having non-veg...

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