Question about animals.

[WIP]

That depends on what plants you eat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruitarianism

Some fruitarians will eat only what falls (or would fall) naturally from a plant; that is: foods that can be harvested without killing or harming the plant.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">[5]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference">[6]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference">[7]</sup> These foods consist primarily of culinary fruits, nuts, and seeds.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference">[8]</sup> According to author Adam Gollner, some fruitarians eat only fallen fruit.<sup id="cite_ref-ReferenceA_8-0" class="reference">[9]</sup> Some do not eat grains, believing it is unnatural to do so,<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference">[10]</sup> and some fruitarians feel that it is improper for humans to eat seeds<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference">[11]</sup> as they contain future plants,<sup id="cite_ref-ReferenceA_8-1" class="reference">[9]</sup> or nuts and seeds,<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference">[12]</sup> or any foods besides juicy fruits.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference">[13]</sup> Others believe they should eat only plants that spread seeds when the plant is eaten.<sup id="cite_ref-bndnkn_13-0" class="reference">[14]</sup> Others eat seeds and some cooked foods.<sup id="cite_ref-pyzvyr_14-0" class="reference">[15]</sup> Some fruitarians use the botanical definitions of fruits and consume pulses, such as beans, peas, or other legumes. Other fruitarians' diets include raw fruits, dried fruits, nuts, honey and olive oil,<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference">[16]</sup> or fruits, nuts, beans and chocolate.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference">[17]</sup>

With all due respect even eating the fruit you are denying the seed (future plant) the nutrients it needs to properly germinate. Can it be done anyway? Certainly but the odds of success take serious nosedive.

The point of my argument is that too often one group or another tries to claim their view is somehow more humane or civilized than another when this may not be the truth. Since this is a Christian site I will say that God provided us with what we need and he gave us permission to use it. Of course, we are also not to abuse it. If someone, like my sister-in-law, chooses to live a vegetarian diet more power to them. I'm happy for them and will support their choice but I would hope the same is returned in kind.

 

[joethemechanic]

If god didn't want man to eat animals, why did he make them out of meat?


But seriously, here is just one example of God allowing us to eat fish.

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.

15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”

16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.

18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

 

[Pigeon]

Hmmmm Animals eat other animals. I don't really understand why eating meat needs justification. Some animals that eat plants and fruit will also eat meat. They are Omnivorous. Do you have issues with Omnivores and Carnivores or just humans who eat meat? That doesn't make any sense at all. Nothing wrong with vegetarians though. It's a healthy living style.


Now I can say that when it comes to harvesting meat we should do a better job to handle the process cleanly and kill the animal in the best way we know how to make it painless. Also before the animal is killed I think they should be allowed to live a normal life roaming free range. But I don't think its sensible to say eating meat is wrong.