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{ 11:45 AM, 23/10/2006 } { 4 comments } { Link }

That's what it is all about. If we look a little closer, it is the motivator for just about all our actions on this earth. That we need to work to survive is self evident. The need to mate, and reproduce, also drives us. Our politics are determined by whether we compete or co-operate to survive. Our religions address our fears for survival in this perilous journey we call "Life", and also our fears when it has ended.

But for some of us, the religions become increasingly irrelevant. It seems to me that a moral code that is enforced by the threat of eternal damnation is not a worthwhile moral code at all. A moral code should be developed for oneself because it is the right thing to do if one wishes to live a meaningful life. So the concept of "sin" bothers me, and is one reason why I no longer subscribe to organised religion.

I acknowledge the comfort that religion brings to its believers in the absence of anything better to believe in, and I have no interest in persuading them to believe otherwise. To do so would be an arrogance that I hope I do not possess. I do however take exception when I see those who hold such beliefs imposing them on me.

I look at the world in which I live, and all around me I see life. If evolution is true, and I have no reason to believe it isn't, then I share a common ancestry with all those life forms, human and otherwise. They are my extended family on this Earth, and as such I feel an obligation to that family. They want to survive too.

So, I need to develop a moral code to take account of the rights of that family, as well as my own.

I see the farm animals and the fish, and arrogantly assume that their purpose in life is to feed me, thus ensuring my survival. I see humans killing other humans with a similar arrogance, justifying the killing in the name of survival. And I think to myself that these same killers would also kill me if it meant they would survive. These members of my extended family.

So, I guess I'll just have to make some exclusions in my moral code if I am to survive. I don't need to act morally towards those humans who don't act that way towards me. Because it's all about survival, you know.

And as for choosing between a good steak and the rights of my extended animal family, sorry guys, I just can't overcome my ancestral survival instincts. Weak excuse, I know.

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{ 2:15 PM, 23/10/2006 } { Posted by cherylgraham2 }
No doubt about it Snowy you are a survivor.

Yes the meat dilemma? I am having a bit of a dilemma there and Buddhism. I think I will be a Buddhist that eats meat, which means I will be creating bad Karma for myself :P
But I believe that humans are meant to eat meat, the rise in Type II Diabetes seems to be proof of that especially in indigenious populations.

Sorry may have slipped off topic oh well, not to worry.

Thanks,
Chezza <:-)

Meat eaters

{ 5:23 PM, 23/10/2006 } { Posted by snowy }
Some other animals eat meat. Big fish eat little fish. So, I'm just paying them back, which eases my conscience just a little.

I'm still trying to get around the fact that cows don't eat meat, though. But give me time, Chezza, I'm sure I'll think of something. Humans always do...

To meat or not to meat

{ 8:32 AM, 13/11/2006 } { Posted by hjanderson }
Hi Chezza I have heard you mention the "to meat or not to meat" issue in previous blog entries.
Is the type II diabetes issue really because of vegetarian food or because of malnutrition and alcohol consumption? What do you base your stats on.. is it rural communities or urban indigenous individuals. Many indigenous communities eat utter crap... refined carbs and alcohol. I know quite a few indigenous individuals and they are vegetarian and do not drink and are in peak condition and not obese. I happen to be a lacto ovo vegetarian because it suites my metabolism. I think there is more involved here...

Hi hj

{ 9:09 AM, 13/11/2006 } { Posted by snowy }
It was Chezza who made the observation about Diabetes II in indigenous communities. I don't have any opinions on that matter.

I developed diabetes II in my early 60's, and it was directly proportional to my obesity. When I went on the CSIRO diet and lost weight, my blood sugar levels returned to normal. When I went off the diet and gained weight, my blood sugar levels increased. After Xmas I'm getting serious about losing weight again. Mrs Snowy says so...

My brother in law has developed gangrene in his toes as a result of his diabetes, so it isn't a matter of choice at my age.

I have always been a meat eater, but that's just a matter of choice for me. Our daughter was a vegetarian for many years, but has now become a meat eater. She says she feels more energetic as a result. Just another one of those matters we have to choose for ourselves in this life, hj.

Regards to Dave, and best wishes for his recovery.

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