As we all know, it is immoral to eat meat. However, if I am a vegan and I dated someone who ate meat, would that make me just as bad as him? Would that also make me a murderer?
2007-08-24 03:12:04 · 22 answers · asked by Ashley 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
1st off "meat eaters" are not murderers we are survivors as humans we are at the top of the food chain we choose to eat meat. Are lions, Tigers and other wild animals murders? I'll answer for you you would say No of course not!. We choose to eat meat because in a free world we have the right to choose just the same way you have the right to choose to be a tree hugging, plant eating tofu loving bigot!.
Does that answer your question.
2007-08-24 03:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
Hmmmm.....an interesting phrasing of the question. I'm thinking that if you went into any relationship with that attitude the point would be moot. Not to be disrespectful but, why would anyone want to date you if you thought they were immoral and a murderer? Already, I think, you have answered your own question. There seems to be a very small chance that you would be able to adjust to a relationship with someone who consumes meat.
In a matter of three sentences you used the words "immoral", "bad", and "murderer". Nobody likes to feel judged or condemned. As a vegan I am sure you are well aware of that. Relationships should be based upon mutual respect. It seems you would be unable to "respect" a partner who does not share your world view, which is entirely your perogative.
Find another Vegan/Vegetarian. I think you will be alot less conflicted and much happier in the long run.
2007-08-24 12:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by Luv the Princess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well don't know but I'm a Vegetarian but I buy my cat regular cat food! She eats that but she also has to taste whatever I'm eating. She probably wonders if it's better then when she tastes a sample that I give her of what I have she makes a face as if to say how can you eat that stuff?
Am I a hypocrite for letting my cat eat meat products while I'm a vegetarian.. note I'm not vegan! But close to vegan!
2007-08-28 07:27:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... I don't think so... I am a vegan and my husband still eats meat. I know it is wrong but in no way I consider myself a murderer. No way. I believe veganism is A CHOICE and if his choice is to continue eater meat... well... what can I do or say????
2007-08-24 16:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by dolcezza2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we first started dating, I was an omnivore and my boyfriend a vegetarian. I eventually converted to vegetarianism and then veganism. I don't consider him "immoral" because he still eats cheese or stuff with eggs. If the guy you're dating eats less meat because he's dating you, that's a good thing, isn't it?
2007-08-24 12:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I say NO, as you may change your friend into a vegritarian. also, whatever your friend does, it does not make you a murderer. and I do eat meat, I dont consider myself a murderer. I dont consider it immoral to eat meat, I think everyone has the right to their own personal diet. I dont limit myself , as I see too many vegies eating a very poor diet, which can be detrimental to their overall health.
2007-08-24 11:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first what do you base your moral/immoral views off of? Morality, I believe, only comes from the bible. And God gave us permission to eat meat after the flood. He did however, tell us not to eat "unclean" animals, such as pork (check out leviticus 11). However, I believe that God gave us a perfect diet in the Garden of Eden, designed to maintain our health...fruits and veggies, nuts, seeds, grains. However, after the flood, there was no vegetation, so God allowed meat eating only to sustain human life. But you can't call meat eating immoral, its just not as healthy!
2007-08-25 00:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by hcanam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably wouldn't want to date someone who you thought was immoral. Besides, he would probably smell and taste funny to you if you don't eat meat. Like dating a smoker.
2007-08-24 19:18:46 · answer #8 · answered by bdavis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the morality angle to your question.
I am a vegetarian of 18 years and I am married to a meat eater, but I am not responsible for any of his actions. He can eat what the hell he wants as long as I don't have to.
2007-08-24 10:43:35 · answer #9 · answered by thelovethinguk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it wouldn't be immoral. your not leaving your lifestyle behind, just going out with someone who has a different way of living. as long as he respects your veganism there is nothing wrong with going out with a meat eater.
2007-08-24 10:40:13 · answer #10 · answered by chikka 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why did you ask it in the terms "if" I am a vegan? I agree with Rome, all Ashley's, should not go out in the world and try to reproduce. That would be immoral.
2007-08-24 11:37:06 · answer #11 · answered by traceilicious 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋