ethics vs aegis
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saint_monkeyaegis (e-JIS) (n) (also egis from Greek, meaning "goatskin.") 1 The shield of Zeus, lent to other weaker gods in time of need. 2 Sponsorship; Protection.
when i tell people that i do not eat meat, they usually ask me "why?"
i have found that the level of resistance to my vegetarianism i get back depends upon my answer.
if i offer some version of this argument: "i do not like to eat meat because i believe it is ethically better to be vegetarian," i recieve much more argument than if i answer "i do not eat meat because my religion forbids it."
it seems to me that people find ethical stands questionable, while they will excuse the same stand made under religious aegis.
I have my opinions, but i am interested in hearing your view. Why do you think this is? You there, in the back.
when i tell people that i do not eat meat, they usually ask me "why?"
i have found that the level of resistance to my vegetarianism i get back depends upon my answer.
if i offer some version of this argument: "i do not like to eat meat because i believe it is ethically better to be vegetarian," i recieve much more argument than if i answer "i do not eat meat because my religion forbids it."
it seems to me that people find ethical stands questionable, while they will excuse the same stand made under religious aegis.
I have my opinions, but i am interested in hearing your view. Why do you think this is? You there, in the back.
