Okay. This one's for the vegetarians: If humans aren't supposed to eat meat, then what's the point of chickens? What purpose could a chicken possibly serve, apart from being eaten?
2007-06-09 13:38:33 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Incidentally, the slaughter of an animal can be done humanely. Ever seen a lion eat a wildebeest? Foxes like chickens also. I think humans have the right to take part in the food chain, too.
2007-06-09 15:01:17 · update #1
we need chickens otherwise whats the point of paxo stuffing
2007-06-09 13:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 8⤋
hahahahahahahahahahaha I am actually laughing out loud bvecause this surely HAS to be a joke? I think you made a mistake and posted in the wrong section!!!!
what's the point of a chicken? what point could it serve? ummm ok well a lion could quite easily eat us so we therefore are on this planet to be eaten by lions and not to do anything else? out of the 252 species of shark 12 eat humans so SURELY thats what we're here for???
there's no REASON that we're all here...the big bang happened and voila
incidentally...wahst the point of cockroaches according to your logic? or wasps? or a daddy long legs? or anythign else thats on the planet?
no offence but these kind of questions do show sheer ignorance, I dont make snipes at others for eating meat even though there's clearly no need for it in the current climate so why do you feel the need to ask this?
ah well freedom of speech
2007-06-10 09:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by Rosie Rainbow 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well chickens didn't originally exist naturally. They were bred that way by humans from their ancestors, the jungle fowl. All domesticated farm animals were once bred from something wild, just as most breeds of dog were bred from Mr Wolf.
Now tell me. What's your point on Earth? What purpose do you serve?
'Incidentally' you can't compare wild animals killing their prey with nothing but their own bodies as tools to factory farming millions of chickens for KFC to sell to some fat useless lump to ram down their throat when they're feeling a bit peckish.
I don't usually allow to get myself riled by idiotic questions on YA but yours deserves a medal for sheer stupidity.
2007-06-10 05:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by veg.gal 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In nature, big fish eats a little fish because its mind is not developed as much as of human who can discriminate and restraint to a great deal. Humans can also rationalize what is right and wrong and so why should they support abuse or killing of innocent animals? Plus, there is a big difference between natural birth and human breeding; and even bigger difference between animals killing each other and mass killing by humans.
The process of raising animals for food involves bringing them in this world by artificial insemination; separating mothers from their young ones; raising them in cages and confined spaces; feeding them unnatural food contaminated with chemicals, hormones, and antibiotics; and finally killing them at a young age. All these actions result in a desensitized attitude and the suppression of compassion at the conscience.
As Jains, we do have to protect all kinds of living beings. There are different laws in the jungle than in human society. In the law of jungle, the strong ones eat the weak ones, but in the law of society, the strong one protects the weak one.
2007-06-10 02:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by abafna 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No sentient being exists only to be your food. Animals do not exist to serve humans, just as other humans do not exist to serve humans. Chickens are actually smarter than many dogs.
Eating low on the food chain is the intelligent person's option (just ask Einstein). It is better for the health of the environment and people, even you. The higher up in the food chain you eat, the more toxins you are ingesting; you are eating everything else that animal has eaten.
"slaughter of an animal can be done humanely"
Have you actually witnessed this?? Really curious as to how this is possible. Did they pump him/her full of morphine, place him/her on a velvet pillow and hand him/her a joint to drift off into chicken heaven? I have witnessed slaughter at a non-factory "humane" farm, it's anything but "humane."
2007-06-09 16:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by unum 2 · 5⤊ 5⤋
Maybe it's the chickens that are supposed to eat us?
Baby chickens are cuddly. Grown chickens are mean. Adult male chickens are brutal killing machines, most farmers kill them before they hit three years old. They get spurs on the back of their legs that can kill with a kick and they will not back away from a fight. Not too many people know about that.
2007-06-09 14:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by Ninja grape juice 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
what do chickens have to do with anything? i see how you are trying to make a point but it doesn't work. a lot of other things besides humans eat chickens. chickens aren't here just for us to eat! thats like saying.... why do onions grow? what purpose could a onion possibly serve, apart from being eaten?
2007-06-09 13:53:28 · answer #7 · answered by Beanie 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Your question makes no sense. Whats the point of cats, dogs, parrots, cheetas, giraffes, elephants? All animals are here for a reason-we dont necessarily need to know why, any more than we know why we are here. Animals survive by instinct-humans have a choice. You can get all of the nutrition you need from a plant and grain based diet. Why should something have to die to feed a greedy appetite? I dont eat anything that urinates or defecates. It just doesnt make sense. Meat harbors parasites, bacteria, and a whole host of other nasty things. Why eat something that has to be cooked long enough to kill worms? My veggies just need a quick rinse and they are good to go.
2007-06-09 22:20:41 · answer #8 · answered by beebs 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Then what's the point of all animals. Humans are made of meat too. The "point" of chickens is to help some people develop more compassion and understanding.
2007-06-09 16:30:05 · answer #9 · answered by -Veggie Chick- 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
ever heard of what came first the chicken or the egg? though its kinda weird we eat something that comes out of an animals butt....ever see someone eat monkey poo??? nah, weird...
anyhow, im going beside the point yet again (!)
i dont want to get into this argument, but let me just say this
what is the point of
an ant
a fly
a whale
a seahorse
an eagle
etcetcetc.....i dont care if you eat meat (though free range, please!) but thats a pretty stupid q.
2007-06-11 08:32:17 · answer #10 · answered by the_black_dance1 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So, why not apply your logic to almost every living creature in the world.
and throw in all the plants, trees as well.
Are you really saying yuu cannot see any purpose to a breed of animal if it can't be eaten ?
What strange thought processes you have.
2007-06-11 00:10:20 · answer #11 · answered by Michael H 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋