People often say that humans have always eaten animals, as if this is a justification for continuing the practice. According to this logic, we should not try to prevent people from murdering other people, since this has also been done since the earliest of times.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tradition does not justify harming others. Eating animals is not like murder.
- In plain terms
- Just because something is old does not make it right.
- What can you take from it?
- Question harmful traditions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What justifies eating animals?
- Where is the line?
Another view
Some find this comparison between food and murder excessive.
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