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Don Matesz <[log in to unmask]>

On Wed, 4 Aug 1999 21:58:16 -0400 Wade Reeser <[log in to unmask]>
wrote Re: Spirituality of Carnivory
>
 In response to another post stating "I feel
that there is spirituality in (ethical) vegetarianism because it involves
compassion, empathy and selflessness -- qualities that are undeniably
spiritual,"

Wade wrote
>
>What if it is misplaced compassion and empathy?  What if it mearly feeds
>the ego?  It could hardly be called selfless.  Is a philosophy based upon
>errors in judgement spiritual?  Maybe, but it hardly makes it noble.  Alot of
>vegetarian dogma I think appeals to those who find pleasure in denying
>themselves and acetism.

I agree.  About factory farming Wade wrote:

>It really depends upon how you want to view the situation.  Is providing
>good food  for affordable prices unspiritual?

Not in my book.  Good Wade, very good.

>Who's right?  There's alot of talk of "spirituality" but I don't think
>anyone really agrees what this is.

That is for sure!  It really seems to be a kind of club held over the heads
of members of agricultural societies.   Everyone is afraid they might not be
"spiritual" but no one really knows who or what would qualify.  So everyone
tip toes around, trying to be careful not to offend the gods.
Unfortunately, while on tip toes it is very easy to fall off balance.
Better to have your feet on the Earth.

>I can't see how buying your hamburger at the supermarket is INHERENTLY
unspiritual.

Me neither.

Thanks for a great post Wade.

Don