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When we see posts that are openly criticizing a particular religion in this way - and even in this post, declaring that it's followers don't think twice about taking lives, this has to be called out as it is not acceptable on a support forum that has members from these religions.
Sometimes posts will slip through the net as they are not seen or reported but we will always act when we see them.
Sometimes posts will slip through the net as they are not seen or reported but we will always act when we see them.
Kind of anxious about my mental health care situation. Theyre closing down the clinic where I go and I have to call to figure out if and where I can get a new place now. It was supposed to have happened already but didn't.
I have one refill left so I really hope this works out otherwise I have to go to the ER.
I have one refill left so I really hope this works out otherwise I have to go to the ER.
I do see both sides of this issue, but I also believe the term "carrion eaters" is name calling. A carrion eater refers to eating rotten flesh. You can disagree with someone's choices without exaggerating and name calling.
You say people who eat meat or animal products can't love animals... however that simply isn't true. Yes, you can eat a cow and still love your dog. The human mind can compartmentalize very well!!! And here's the most important thing - most of us grow up eating meat or animal products, often 3 times a day! Our diet is based around these products and some cultures (such as Inuit) had to eat a heavily meat-based diet due to geographic factors. People in many cultures now are choosing to eat less meat, but it takes time to change one's eating habits.
I have taken university-level Biology and have seen PhDs debate about whether it's necessary or desirable for humans to eat any amount of meat, animal by-products or animal products. Of course we know humans CAN survive on a vegan diet, although usually supplements or careful planning must be taken to avoid nutritional deficiencies. But the very fact that supplementation is necessary on a vegan diet means that it isn't "natural" to some people.
I currently eat free-range poultry and dairy a few times a week for the health reasons I specified, although I was vegetarian and 90% vegan for 12 years. My husband never stopped eating meat - because his doctor advised him not to - he is very thin and requires a high-protein diet due to a muscular condition. He does eat things like tofu though, and has reduced his consumption of meat quite a bit.
My point here is this is a complex issue and there are many factors. It's reasonable to state your case even passionately, but not reasonable to attack others. It's not okay to name call or suggest that due to your religion you have no qualms about killing.
As for the religious question, I can assure you I've gotten in trouble myself quite a few times for expressing views on that topic that were considered too extreme for this forum - that's the moderators' prerogative. Most of us here have mental health issues on this forum and can get triggered into saying things that in turn trigger others. It's hard not to have strong views on the subject when you've been through things like abuse by religious leaders, but I do understand that some people find their religion to be a comfort and it's not my right to challenge that on a mental health forum. Things like religion and eating habits are highly personal and tied to emotion for all involved. It may be reasonable to challenge our beliefs but not necessarily on a forum dedicated to suicide prevention.
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Life can be so overwhelming and what can eat at me is the unfairness of it and how some people endure gruelling things or have more psychological struggles than others.
@Dalida and @Widowedvegan I have started a thread for vegetarians and vegans in the Healthy Lifestyle section where you can share recipes, ideas and experiences. This is for support only and any critical posts (from meat eaters or non meat eaters) will be removed.
I hope this helps
I hope this helps
