Were animals really put here for us to eat?!
I have no problem with people eating animals!. I very much hate how the animals are being hurt and tortured!. My brother in law thinks that animals were put here for us to eat, he also says that animals have no souls! If animals will not be going to Heaven then I don't want t either!
Do you believe animals were put here for OUR EVERY USE!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Do you believe animals were put here for OUR EVERY USE!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Well, I'm not religious, so my answer might be a bit biased, but here's what I think!. Sure, humans may be more intelligent than most other species, but why does that give us the right to abuse, torture, and slaughter them!? Yes, humans are omnivorous!. But we are the ONLY omnivores who stick their prey in battery cages, clip off their beaks, skin them alive for aesthetic reasons, electrocute them anally, and force them to give birth over and over in order to give milk!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Doesn't the Bible say we should eat meat!?
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Nowhere in the Bible does it say that we are required to eat animals!. Just because the Bible doesn't explicitly forbid something doesn't make it right!. For example:
When your brother is reduced to poverty and sells himself to you, you shall not use him to work for you as a slave!.!.!.!. Such slaves as you have, male or female, shall come from the nations round about you; from them you may buy slaves!. You may also buy the children of those who have settled and lodge with you and such of their family as are born in the land!. These may become your property, and you may leave them to your sons after you; you may use them as slaves permanently!. Leviticus 25: 39-46
There are many different interpretations of the Bible!. Among them is the view that Eden was the state-of-being that God desired for humanity, and in this state, Adam and Eve ate no animal products!.
There are plenty of devout Christians and Jews who are vegetarian and vegan, and most theologians would agree that a benevolent God is not going to condemn someone for being compassionate to animals!.
Does religion play a role in the vegan community!?
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Some vegans find that their religious views support their ethical commitment!. For other vegans, religion has nothing to do with their commitment!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Nowhere in the Bible does it say that we are required to eat animals!. Just because the Bible doesn't explicitly forbid something doesn't make it right!. For example:
When your brother is reduced to poverty and sells himself to you, you shall not use him to work for you as a slave!.!.!.!. Such slaves as you have, male or female, shall come from the nations round about you; from them you may buy slaves!. You may also buy the children of those who have settled and lodge with you and such of their family as are born in the land!. These may become your property, and you may leave them to your sons after you; you may use them as slaves permanently!. Leviticus 25: 39-46
There are many different interpretations of the Bible!. Among them is the view that Eden was the state-of-being that God desired for humanity, and in this state, Adam and Eve ate no animal products!.
There are plenty of devout Christians and Jews who are vegetarian and vegan, and most theologians would agree that a benevolent God is not going to condemn someone for being compassionate to animals!.
Does religion play a role in the vegan community!?
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Some vegans find that their religious views support their ethical commitment!. For other vegans, religion has nothing to do with their commitment!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
No i believe that animals absolutely have a soul and are going to heaven (hopefully like us!.) There is debate over religion, according to the bible, God gave humans power over all animal life!. I don't think God meant for us to make them suffer in the ways they do, and since nowadays we have plenty of meat alternatives we should become vegan!. Animals were the only source of many nutrients in ancient times, but today they are unnecessary for food and labor!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It depends on how you look at it!. People think that eating animals are cruel!. But it is a way for us to survive!. If we eat only vegetables, fruits, grass, etc!. Then there will not be enough for the other animals that only eat grass etc!. like rabbits ex!., the the rabbits will slowly dye off, then the animals that eat the rabbit will slowly dye off!. because there are not enough rabbits ex!. then the animals that eats the animal that eats the rabbit will dye off etc!.
Another prospetcive is that if there is enough grass, plants, fruits ect!. for all living creatures then the planet will be over populated!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Another prospetcive is that if there is enough grass, plants, fruits ect!. for all living creatures then the planet will be over populated!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well, if you can push the religious fantasy aside you'll see that animals weren't PUT HERE at all!. They evolved into what they are just like humans did!. It's already a proven fact and most of religion is augmenting "beliefs" to accomodate that!. Just like outer space has been explained as "god's glory"!.
For some people on Earth, eating meat is necessary!. For some, it isn't necessary, but an option!. Most of us have choices and we make those choices without having to answer to someone else who wishes to control us!. I eat meat but I don't use an automobile nor do I use air conditioning, both strains on the ozone layer (just as examples)!. I would never attack you for doing that though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
For some people on Earth, eating meat is necessary!. For some, it isn't necessary, but an option!. Most of us have choices and we make those choices without having to answer to someone else who wishes to control us!. I eat meat but I don't use an automobile nor do I use air conditioning, both strains on the ozone layer (just as examples)!. I would never attack you for doing that though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't believe animals were put here for us to eat, there are many species that are not eaten!.
I believe that animals have souls!. One of my favorite quotes is:
"The animals possess a soul and men must feel love and solidarity with our smaller brethren!." ~Pope John Paul II
There are also many things in the bible that show that animals do go to heaven!. Check out this website-
http://www!.ourchurch!.com/member/w/w_lasa!.!.!.
I know how you feel when you say that you don't want to go to heaven if animals are not there, but after seeing the website I gave you I am certain that if there is a God then all the animals will be going to heaven as well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I believe that animals have souls!. One of my favorite quotes is:
"The animals possess a soul and men must feel love and solidarity with our smaller brethren!." ~Pope John Paul II
There are also many things in the bible that show that animals do go to heaven!. Check out this website-
http://www!.ourchurch!.com/member/w/w_lasa!.!.!.
I know how you feel when you say that you don't want to go to heaven if animals are not there, but after seeing the website I gave you I am certain that if there is a God then all the animals will be going to heaven as well!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I used to believe that because it's what I was taught, but I no longer believe that!. I ran across an interesting article!.!.!.I can't remember where It mentioned something about all creatures coexisting before the "fall of man" or pre Adam eating the apple!. Anyway, that really made me think differently!.
As far as animals not having souls, I've never believed that!. I think any being capable of love has a soul!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
As far as animals not having souls, I've never believed that!. I think any being capable of love has a soul!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well, if you can push the religious fantasy aside you'll see that animals weren't PUT HERE at all!. They evolved into what they are just like humans did!. It's already a proven fact and most of religion is augmenting "beliefs" to accomodate that!. Just like outer space has been explained as "god's glory"!.
For some people on Earth, eating meat is necessary!. For some, it isn't necessary, but an option!. Most of us have choices and we make those choices without having to answer to someone else who wishes to control us!. I eat meat but I don't use an automobile nor do I use air conditioning, both strains on the ozone layer (just as examples)!. I would never attack you for doing that though!.
I'm neither a vegetarian, vegan or religious scholar!. My OCD forces me to answer questions!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
For some people on Earth, eating meat is necessary!. For some, it isn't necessary, but an option!. Most of us have choices and we make those choices without having to answer to someone else who wishes to control us!. I eat meat but I don't use an automobile nor do I use air conditioning, both strains on the ozone layer (just as examples)!. I would never attack you for doing that though!.
I'm neither a vegetarian, vegan or religious scholar!. My OCD forces me to answer questions!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I Do Not!. Some people do but if you are religious(christian) then no, if you are not religious then definatly not!. In the bible God made animals and then he made adam to take care of them, just like 'eve was put into adams care', so when you see stories about abused wives and children that is ok because God 'gave us' those people!? No!. Animals have souls, all you have to do is look at them, you can know their personality like you can know a persons, their likes and dislikes can be painfully obvious at times too!. They too can feel pain and sorrow and happiness!. People are just stupid and think that just because they can't talk they are stupid souless beings!. Maybe it is us who are the speechless ones, you know that animals can learn to understand you and often you can learn to understand them if only you try!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Animals do go to heaven, cause they are not accounted for sins!. Usually, its humans fault that tigers, and anacondas are always killing people!. You know why!? Because humans are always destroying the environment!. And god put cows, chickens, goats, sheep, lamb, fish, and several other living things for us to eat!. Except for pork!. People feed pigs sewage, and people eat it!. And they actually sweat from their feet!. yuck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some Christians believe that but the FIRST Christians were actually vegetarians!.
& NO i don't believe that animals were put her for us to eat!. i believe all the species are here because we are supposed to learn how to live in harmony!.!.!.so far we aren't doing a very good job!.
!.!.!.even if they were put here for us to eat, "god" wouldn't want us to torture them in the way that we do!. Slaughterhouses do not kill animals in a humane way!. Animals are still "gods" creatures, i believe he would want them to enjoy their lives just as much as he would want humans to enjoy theirs!.
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OH & I agree!.!.!.!. If animals will not be going to heaven then i don't want to be their either! animals are my number one aspect of life that makes me happy!. I couldn't imagine spending an eternity without them!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
& NO i don't believe that animals were put her for us to eat!. i believe all the species are here because we are supposed to learn how to live in harmony!.!.!.so far we aren't doing a very good job!.
!.!.!.even if they were put here for us to eat, "god" wouldn't want us to torture them in the way that we do!. Slaughterhouses do not kill animals in a humane way!. Animals are still "gods" creatures, i believe he would want them to enjoy their lives just as much as he would want humans to enjoy theirs!.
learn more about vegetarians who are christians
http://www!.universal-life!.cc/english/ani!.!.!.
free vegetarian posters, pins, stickers, pamphlets & more
http://www!.universal-life!.cc/english/ani!.!.!.
OH & I agree!.!.!.!. If animals will not be going to heaven then i don't want to be their either! animals are my number one aspect of life that makes me happy!. I couldn't imagine spending an eternity without them!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes!. I do!. I don't think people should abuse animals!. But!.!.!. I dont think you should avoid eating or using animals!.
Its all part of the way of life!. And, I think thats a little intense saying that if animals don't go to Heaven!.!. you dont want to either!. Like!.!.!. wow!. But, Whatever!. I'm not gunna tell you what to think!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Its all part of the way of life!. And, I think thats a little intense saying that if animals don't go to Heaven!.!. you dont want to either!. Like!.!.!. wow!. But, Whatever!. I'm not gunna tell you what to think!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The animals we use for food were not "put here for us!." Rather, we created them!. The domestic cow, chicken, sheep, goat, duck, goose, pig, and turkey are very, very different from the wild animals from which they have been bred over thousands of years by humans!. Without humans to eat them, they wouldn't exist!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Maybe not us (humans) specifically, but every living creature either eats, or is eaten by, another living creature, no exceptions!. so, in a way it's true!.
And, if animals do have souls, I'd like to think that when they die the go somewhere they won't be bothered by silly & irrational humans!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
And, if animals do have souls, I'd like to think that when they die the go somewhere they won't be bothered by silly & irrational humans!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I strongly believe that animals were not put here for us to eat!.Because if animals were put here for us to eat people wouldn't have pets!.People would be also eating cats,dogs,and hamster!.!.!.etc!.!.!.I think that is kinda a sign that eating animals is wrong!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I understand why there are vegetarians!. BUT animals eat animals!. I don't agree with how most companies kill the animals, there are better ways of doing it, but most people are sick in the head in the first place!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes!. Animals are part of the food-chain!. Humans are at the top of the food-chain!. Anyone who doesn't believe that is going against the laws of nature that long existed before the fantasy of religions and humans walked the earth!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm vegan, and I say no!.
But why would god make us unhealthy without meat (say supplements didn't exist!.!.!.), why would our health have to suffer b/c we want to do something good!
But no, we don't need them to live, and they aren't ours to eat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
But why would god make us unhealthy without meat (say supplements didn't exist!.!.!.), why would our health have to suffer b/c we want to do something good!
But no, we don't need them to live, and they aren't ours to eat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
NO! Animals were put on earth as our companions, not for us to eat!. That's a lie, some people actually criticize vegeterians with that argument but its false!. God's intention wasn't that, that came after sin!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I think animals were put here so there would be more diversity amongst the world other than just humans, not for our personally uses such as cooking and milking!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well I would say yes and no, its more like a food chain we eat them to survive!. Nothing on this planet is here for our every use!. We all have our own beleifs too so beleif what you want!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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I find it hard to believe that humans are so important that something is specifically put here for us!. I think it shows just how self centered humans are as a species!. We believe that the world revolves for us, and even when we cannot figure out our own purpose on this earth, we act as if we know everything else's!.
The purpose of any species on earth is unknown(that is if there is a purpose besides just living)!. I cannot fathom that animals are put here for anything more than what humans are here for!.
As far as heaven, I do not believe in God or heaven, but I find it hard to believe that humans would be the only thing that could find eternal happiness when God created everything!.
What religion does your uncle follow!? Although it is debated whether the bible states that animals have souls here is one passage:
JOB 12:7-10
"You have only to ask the cattle, for them to instruct you, and the birds of the sky, for them to inform you!. The creeping things of earth will give you lessons, and the fish of the sea provide you an explanation: there is not one such creature but will know that the hand of God has arranged things like this! In his hand is the soul of every living thing and the breath of every human being"
I personally believe that every sentient being contains a soul of sorts!. Its pretty egocentric of humans to believe that they are the only being that contains a soul!.
Even if the bible says animals don't have immortal souls, you have to think of is this way, according to God, man is inherently flawed!. Who interpreted the bible from Gods words!?!.!. Man!. Thus the bible would also be flawed in a way!.
Do not let one person change the way you feel about your religion and its teaching of the afterlife!. To let a book dictate what you feel is right, is ridiculous to me!. if you believe animals have a sou and go to heaven,l than believe it!.
Personally I believe animals will go to heaven(if there is one), if not!.!.!. how will Christ appear on a white horse when returning(according to the bible)!.
"And I saw the heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon called Faithful and True; and in righteous he doth judge and make war!." Revalations 19:11Www@FoodAQ@Com
The purpose of any species on earth is unknown(that is if there is a purpose besides just living)!. I cannot fathom that animals are put here for anything more than what humans are here for!.
As far as heaven, I do not believe in God or heaven, but I find it hard to believe that humans would be the only thing that could find eternal happiness when God created everything!.
What religion does your uncle follow!? Although it is debated whether the bible states that animals have souls here is one passage:
JOB 12:7-10
"You have only to ask the cattle, for them to instruct you, and the birds of the sky, for them to inform you!. The creeping things of earth will give you lessons, and the fish of the sea provide you an explanation: there is not one such creature but will know that the hand of God has arranged things like this! In his hand is the soul of every living thing and the breath of every human being"
I personally believe that every sentient being contains a soul of sorts!. Its pretty egocentric of humans to believe that they are the only being that contains a soul!.
Even if the bible says animals don't have immortal souls, you have to think of is this way, according to God, man is inherently flawed!. Who interpreted the bible from Gods words!?!.!. Man!. Thus the bible would also be flawed in a way!.
Do not let one person change the way you feel about your religion and its teaching of the afterlife!. To let a book dictate what you feel is right, is ridiculous to me!. if you believe animals have a sou and go to heaven,l than believe it!.
Personally I believe animals will go to heaven(if there is one), if not!.!.!. how will Christ appear on a white horse when returning(according to the bible)!.
"And I saw the heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon called Faithful and True; and in righteous he doth judge and make war!." Revalations 19:11Www@FoodAQ@Com
I won't discuss the issue of "who" put them here in the first place as that would open a religious issue!. Regardless of how they got here or "who" put them here, the issue is basic: they are edible so we eat them!. As to how they are treated, that's another issue altogether!. Factory farms are a product of western industrialization!. Most of the world's population do not get their animals from factory farms!.
If you don't want to go to heaven, then you must have a concept of what heaven is about!. Then you must have some sort of religious belief!. Your religion, most probably Christian, does not recognize animals having souls!.
My friend always says: Heaven would be nice "cos it won't have atheists who will all be in hell"Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you don't want to go to heaven, then you must have a concept of what heaven is about!. Then you must have some sort of religious belief!. Your religion, most probably Christian, does not recognize animals having souls!.
My friend always says: Heaven would be nice "cos it won't have atheists who will all be in hell"Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes they were, so use them wisely
Btw, I believe the only animals talked about being in Heaven are horses!. I guess we'll find out when we get there!.
So Jenn, why are animals on the earth if we don't need them!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Btw, I believe the only animals talked about being in Heaven are horses!. I guess we'll find out when we get there!.
So Jenn, why are animals on the earth if we don't need them!?Www@FoodAQ@Com