My best friend raised piglet then sent it to fair and then it went to slaughter. now she wants to do the same thing to two more piglets and I really object to because I think its really wrong. I don't whether I should speak up and voice my opinion or pipe down.
2007-03-05 02:50:05 · 17 answers · asked by purplepurp21 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Time for me to shock some people.
I'm sure that your friend knows you don't like it. If they really don't you can *gently* discuss the issue and find out why they do this and what their feelings on the matter are. I know I sure don't like animals being raised for slaughter!
Here's where I'll shock you by giving an example from my life.
(Hi Buzz!)
I live in the country and rent out most of my land to a local farmer. No big deal there, but in this area it's strictly 'dryland' farming (No irrigation) so crop yields are low. In order for him to make ends meet I allow him to run cattle during the winter when there's no crops. Do I like it? Nope! Does he know I don't like it? Yep! But as a practical matter I have to allow it to maintain good relations with my neighbors and he has to do it to pay bills (at least until we find a better solution)
You two have a similar type of situation. Do you two agree to disagree and go from there? Or do you break up a friendship and risk coming across as a sanctimonious jerk?
We *can't* decide for you! Only you can decide whether to choose one of the options above or find your own solution to the issue!
2007-03-05 06:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If she's your best friend then hopefully you two already have excellent communication.
Never miss an opportunity for dialog.
I see folks here mentioning "preach" and "convert." Dialog is neither preaching nor an attempt to convert. It is simply an exchange of views.
Open dialog. Just make sure it's two way dialog. Hear her views while she hears yours. Really listen to what she has to say. Don't attempt to form a response. Just listen. Speak your mind, yes. But don't try to talk over her.
If we all sat around thinking it's none of our business
- then many Americans would still be in England
- being forced into the King's religion.
- women would still not have the right to vote.
- People would still keep slaves. Those slaves would be forced to have their own drinking fountains and ride in the back of the bus.
These are the positive changes brought about by people willing to stick their necks out and MAKE it their business. It doesn't make us popular. But it does make change.
2007-03-05 04:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I think you should definitely speak up and voice your opinion, but know that in the end people will do what they want to do. If she doesn't feel there is anything wrong in what she is doing, then all you can do is tell her your point of view and then let her make her own decision. If it was me I'd definitely tell her that I think it was incredibly cruel and wrong in so many ways. Good luck!
2007-03-05 06:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anamika 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The decision to speak up or pipe down will depend on your reason for your belief. If you object to what your friend does because you advocate the vegetarian lifestyle, then speak up and share your belief to your friend. If you think the fair and slaughter act is what you object to because you advocate animal rights, then again, speak up and share your belief. Please note that I used the term "share" in both instances. It's because you are not suppose to impose your belief on your friend or anyone for that matter. You can only share your views and your belief in the hope that they will also be enlightened.
2007-03-05 03:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Liz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 circumstances are depicted interior the Bible as being vegetarian: the time interior the backyard of Eden, and the time of Messianic peace. the two a variety of contain appropriate, the way God finally needs it to be. and that they are the two vegetarian. interior the backyard of Eden, God stated that he provides the fruit and herbs of the wood, etc for nutrition. He does not supply permission to consume meat, till after the flood of Noah. at that factor, God sees that the persons are sinful and that they curiously are no longer as much as the undertaking of vegetarianism, and so God facilitates meat-ingesting for this time. yet interior the top, the lion will lie with the lamb, and all creatures gets alongside, no longer ingesting one yet another for excitement. people who're able, could desire to be vegetarian, because of the fact this seems to be the appropriate that God needs. yet he basically seems to be asking it from people who're waiting to attain this. and you're curiously able! So decide for it! The Bible teaches you to safeguard your physique that God gave you. Vegetarianism is the healthiest nutrition ordinary for the physique. My brother has a e book called "What could Jesus consume" and it fairly is style of thrilling. It factors out that back then, people infrequently ate meat. Jesus could have eaten some fish, for the reason that he lived in a fishing section, yet he frequently could have eaten lentils and grains. If we could consume that nutrition ordinary, we could be much greater advantageous off. people consume much greater meat as we talk than they ever did interior the Bible. the agricultural people in all hazard basically had meat on holidays, if then. Meat replaced right into a luxury and maximum persons basically on no account ate it. in the experience that your mum and dad commence complaining, basically analyze related to the real nutrition ordinary of the persons in Biblical circumstances, and instruct this to them, because of the fact they even have not any leg to stand on.
2016-09-30 05:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by goodfellow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could gently ask your friend if it doesn't concern her that her animals will be killed, but in the end it isn't your business. By the way, many people are vegetarians or even vegans for reasons having nothing to do with saving animals. They do it for health reasons.
Not that I disagree with you. I'd not send an animal to be slaughtered.
2007-03-05 02:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by Larry 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Say What U feel! That's what the Book Feel the Fear and do it anyways advise about things! ( Read the Book) don't expect any change because of the way U feel!
2007-03-08 16:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is your best friend, she should already know how you feel. It would be good to discuss your feelings with her, but, personally, I would not let it get in the way of your friendship.
If you feel very strongly about it, you may have to make a decision to no longer be her friend, but that is a very personal decision to make based on your values.
2007-03-05 02:56:11 · answer #8 · answered by EM 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i would say yes!! voice your opinion...tell her why you feel this is inhumane and wrong! if you two are best freinds then you should be able to understand each others point of views. maybe ask her why she feels that this is OK to do to these pigs?? maybe she doesn't even realize the full spectrum of what she is doing...try to educate and not preach that always works the best!good luck!!
2007-03-05 03:00:29 · answer #9 · answered by heidi kazizzle 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
of course it's wrong, like others have said, I would voice your opinion but don't expect change. You may be better off if you have some info on hand about slaughterhouses. That may help. Good luck!
2007-03-05 05:18:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋