Thank you, Kim, for offering this reflection — a work of both intellectual clarity and moral vision.
As a hard-core vegan and a transcendentalist, I feel deeply aligned to the call you issue here: that animals, as sentient beings, aren't objects for our use, and that justice isn't truly just until it embraces all who feel, suffer, and long to live.
Your words remind me that the great arc of moral progress bends only through persistent effort — and that it has to stretch beyond human boundaries if it's to reach its full, universal expression.
We agree that the same divine light flickers behind every set of eyes — whether human, animal, bird, or tree. It follows, then, that injustice against any living being desecrates that universal spirit. To fight for the legal, moral, and political recognition of animals isn't a peripheral struggle; it's part of how we claim and carry on our humanity and spiritual integrity.
Wonderfully written and it begs the question - how do we engage those beyond the trope you highlight to bring about the justice we seek? By approaching with a lens of love, we can help to broaden the scope in people's hearts towards those who are different from them and work towards a brighter future. Thank you for your insightful contributions.
Thank you, Emma, for your kind comment. In an attempt to answer your question, one piece of advice I can offer is to assess the interests of the person you're talking to and respond in a way that addresses them. While simultaneously being aware of those who argue and don't care about your response. They only want to argue their point. It's best not to respond to those people!
Thank you, Kim, for offering this reflection — a work of both intellectual clarity and moral vision.
As a hard-core vegan and a transcendentalist, I feel deeply aligned to the call you issue here: that animals, as sentient beings, aren't objects for our use, and that justice isn't truly just until it embraces all who feel, suffer, and long to live.
Your words remind me that the great arc of moral progress bends only through persistent effort — and that it has to stretch beyond human boundaries if it's to reach its full, universal expression.
We agree that the same divine light flickers behind every set of eyes — whether human, animal, bird, or tree. It follows, then, that injustice against any living being desecrates that universal spirit. To fight for the legal, moral, and political recognition of animals isn't a peripheral struggle; it's part of how we claim and carry on our humanity and spiritual integrity.
Thank you again...Paul Carr.
Paul: Thank you very much for your kind remarks. They're truly appreciated. And thank you for all that you do for a better world for all.
Key values for all of us. Thank you Kim. This is a really horrific moment for animals and humans.
Wonderfully written and it begs the question - how do we engage those beyond the trope you highlight to bring about the justice we seek? By approaching with a lens of love, we can help to broaden the scope in people's hearts towards those who are different from them and work towards a brighter future. Thank you for your insightful contributions.
Thank you, Emma, for your kind comment. In an attempt to answer your question, one piece of advice I can offer is to assess the interests of the person you're talking to and respond in a way that addresses them. While simultaneously being aware of those who argue and don't care about your response. They only want to argue their point. It's best not to respond to those people!