vegetarianism

[liam]

So what do we think about the ethical arguments for vegetarianism? It seems a little bit of a grey area for the value of life and I'm honestly unclear on it, should i be immoral for eating what is most natural to me?

[Paul the Human]

That's what this entire thread is about (linked below).

Please don't start this conversation again.

[liam]

im just going to slink away feeling really stupid now, sorry, thanks for the heads up

[Paul the Human]

No worries. If you are really interested, I seriously recommend reading that thread (you can skim until you find the big discussion). Both sides are argued for vehemently.

[Jinkies]

So what do we think about the ethical arguments for vegetarianism? It seems a little bit of a grey area for the value of life and I'm honestly unclear on it, should i be immoral for eating what is most natural to me?

This is, as mentioned, well covered elsewhere. I'll just point out that what is natural is not necessarily moral.

(And before any righteous anger, I'm only pointing out a fallacy, not making a judgment.)

[liam]

I was aware of the problems of naturalistic ethics and I'd hate to come across that way, natural law is hardly my thing.

and thank you, i certainly shall.

[Minimalist]

Thanks for saving us from another lecture from the fungus-eaters, Paul.

[Shell B]

This is, as mentioned, well covered elsewhere. I'll just point out that what is natural is not necessarily moral.

(And before any righteous anger, I'm only pointing out a fallacy, not making a judgment.)

No righteous anger, but your point was pointed out in the already pointed out thread.

[kılıç_mehmet]

So what do we think about the ethical arguments for vegetarianism? It seems a little bit of a grey area for the value of life and I'm honestly unclear on it, should i be immoral for eating what is most natural to me?

Well, it comes down upon you, really. If you like animals, and do not want them to die for your sake, you could stop eating meat, and ease your own conscience. I on the other hand think that this is the natural order of the world.
Besides, our people have always been people who depended on meat, and a large majority of our food are well integrated with meat. Even though we have a lot of vegetable-based recipes, we simply add in meat if we can. It's also a sign that you are earning well to eat meat on a daily basis.

[Tempus]

No righteous anger, but your point was pointed out in the already pointed out thread.

Point taken.