Assume that the body was already dead, so no murder was committed for the purpose of consuming human flesh. I just got finished watching "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" for the first time, and it really got me thinking about the whole concept. I'm not some crazy psycho, but I can't come up with any sound argument against a person eating another person who is already dead. It doesn't seem any different than eating the flesh of any other animal. It's not like the body still has a soul or anything. I'd like to hear others' thoughts on the subject. Thanks!
2006-10-29 15:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by peacock 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Firstly, it is wrong from a medical perspective. Any ailments of the deceased will be directly transferred to you unlike with animals where a mutation often must take place first.
Second, it is wrong from a societal perspective. When people are food and the respect for human life is gone then the entire species is doomed.
Thirdly, it wrong from a spiritual perspective. Some ancient pagan cultures (and modern day occult serial killers) believed that if you ate someone, you take a part of that person. Some of that person's soul is transferred to you making you stronger and such. This perspective is so wrong and sick I cannot begin to explain. Devouring souls is just plain demonic.
2006-10-29 15:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The act of consuming flesh, isn't new,, or limited to the imagination of horror flicks.. you ever hear of mountain climbers, or planes crashing into mountains?.... the moral conflict overrides ones need to survive, and the drastic measures taken to do so.
Morbid topic, but .. it's out there!
2006-10-29 23:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by Manatee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cannibalism is wrong because it does not show respect to the human whose body it was, a human that was made in the image of God, above the beasts of the field.
2006-10-29 23:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by Free Ranger 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Diseases, infections, bacterias, are easily transferred to one another when you eat your own specie. I sure wouldn't like to eat someone infected with Hepatitis, HIV or any other blood infections. yurk! Beside, no other animal eat their own to survive, if they do it's to kill the weak and sick ones so the specie can survive more strong.
2006-10-29 23:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by bonecrusher 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who would we put in the casket at the funeral? I would hate someone to eat someone I love. But then agian they are welcome to eat those I dislike.
2006-10-29 23:44:05 · answer #5 · answered by auntynoall 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋