Hi Steve, you are not being 'accused' and I am not 'spinning stories' about you. Simply stated- I personally find the line of reasoning between being okay with killing in war and not okay killing for food a bit contradictory when originally humans hunted for their food and killed out of necessity. You are not being misrepresented but I am happy you would take the time to clarify as it is a confusion on my part. Again, I respect your spiritual philosophy and passion towards the matter and meant no offense. I disagree that I kill for pleasure. It would seem, between an evolutionary standpoint and what science says about our bodies ability to absorb nutrients from meat, that indeed our bodies are capable and even built for such a relationship to exist. Lastly...
A side-by-side comparison of the two proteins...
Grams of animal protein per 100 grams of:
Veal: 36.41
Beef: 36.12
Lamb: 32.08
Pork: 28.86
Chicken: 28.74
Tuna: 25.51
Sardines: 24.62
Cheese: 23.63
Salmon: 22.10
Crickets: 20.50
Eggs: 12.58
Grams of plant protein per 100 grams of:
Peanut butter: 22.21
Almonds: 20.96 (almond milk: 0.42)
Oats: 16.89
Tofu: 9.04
Lentils: 9.02
Black beans 8.86
As you see, you'd have to eat a whole lot of black beans, oats, or tofu to deliver the protein in just a small serving of meat. That doesn't mean eat should be your only source of protein. You can get a portion of daily protein from plants. But for most people, especially as we age and need more protein to maintain our muscle mass, animal protein is important.
I've also stated that I will try not to interfere much further in this thread seeing as you wish to discuss the benefits of being vegetarian both spiritually and physically. I don't think discussing what I find in this book( Food: What The Heck Should I Eat?
http://spiritualportal.net/index.php/topic,8288.0.html )on meat yielding a productive conversation between us. Believe me, I think there are indeed benefits to being vegetarian and again valid reasons for choosing the path. I am happy to take a step back and read what you have to share on that matter. Please know my post are not attacks against you or your beliefs, I am not here assuming I know you nor am I here to debate endlessly (
http://spiritualportal.net/index.php/topic,8161.0.html ) I hardly know my self. I mean, wow.
Some say that's our entire reason for being here. "Know Thy Self"
I thank you for creating this thread and sharing your views with us.
