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AntonDahmer
Mar 18 '17
Hello I was wondering if I could get some of your guys opinion on this topic, its been a subject that I have found fairly interesting for a long time. What is your opinion on cannibalism, whether it be the moral implications, health risks, or just if it happens to gross you out in general. Like many other things when I asked questions about this topic in particular as a young child, I was met with in the least disdain from a adult and at the most making the effort to send me to bible camp. that's about all, peace out. Styx
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Mar 18 '17
I personally am not offended morally by cannibalism. Self preservation is the highest law. But that being said I would rather be a vegan . :)
AntonDahmer
Mar 18 '17
I personally am not offended morally by cannibalism. Self preservation is the highest law. But that being said I would rather be a vegan . :)I never found anything particularly "evil" about cannibalism, however when I was either in the 3rd or 4th grade I remember my teacher introducing us to the Donner party and to Jeffrey Dahmer with the goal of us finding some nuance in terms of the morality of cannibalism in those two separate cases. If it was imperative to survival I could understand, but most people look like they taste gross to me.
AntonDahmer
Mar 18 '17
If it needed to be done for survival in something, like eating the dead in a planecrash I would not hesitate. In situations where the deceased wished it to be done like the Church of all Worlds sometimes doe then sure. Otherwise I can't say it appeals to me. I do think the Christians and the Eucharist is a little bit humorously creepy.My godmother was native american and I remember her telling me that some tribes that were deemed "darker" had a practise where the warriors would agree with each other that whoever died in battle would be eaten ,away from the rest of the tribe, by the surviving warriors as a respectful gesture. I found it pretty funny how the majority of people perceive native tribes as sort of peaceful hippie's, there were multiple traditions that I learned from her that would be deemed very morbid by today's standard
tony
Mar 19 '17
Hello to everyone. My name is Antônio, I am 29yo from Brazil. Well, of course this topic is controvertial, even for people who try to avoid some principles and morals our society has taught us since we were children. There is few knowledge about Cannibalism and it was practiced more based on cultural aspects by some specific people. Here in Brazil, there are some tribes that uses Cannibalism in some of their practices, but we don't have more information and contacts with them. To me, everything is right if it is consensual, does not cause damage in people who are not involved and the person knows the consequences. In general, it is related with death and of course, thinking in reality, it is not going to be something practical. There are some situations that even you need to do or desire to do, you have to understand it is going to be almost impossible to do in this reality we live nowadays. In a specific brazilian native tribe is another context.
AntonDahmer
Mar 19 '17
Hello to everyone. My name is Antônio, I am 29yo from Brazil. Well, of course this topic is controvertial, even for people who try to avoid some principles and morals our society has taught us since we were children. There is few knowledge about Cannibalism and it was practiced more based on cultural aspects by some specific people. Here in Brazil, there are some tribes that uses Cannibalism in some of their practices, but we don't have more information and contacts with them. To me, everything is right if it is consensual, does not cause damage in people who are not involved and the person knows the consequences. In general, it is related with death and of course, thinking in reality, it is not going to be something practical. There are some situations that even you need to do or desire to do, you have to understand it is going to be almost impossible to do in this reality we live nowadays. In a specific brazilian native tribe is another context.Hello Antonio it seems we share the same view point on this topic as well as sharing the same name. I completely agree with you that cultural context is a very important aspect to address in a discussion like this. To me, even in our modern society, I don't see a problem with two consenting adults having a contract regarding one cannibalizing the other, I know there has been one particular case where someone committed suicide then agreed to let another individual have the right to eat there body. Right now this topic might seem repulsive too some, but I think in a shit hits the fan scenario where we are wandering around the deserted wasteland of some fallout type nation, the same morally outraged individuals would probably see this practise as the gathering of much needed meat or something of that nature.
tony
Mar 20 '17
Anton, I think we share part of our point of views. Even though I think people can do what they desire, there are some points in our society that has to be stablished. Unfortunately, there is no way to create a perfect society, so, some people can be marginalized. If we don't have limits, atrocities can happen and we know in our history this is true. However, I think the issue need discussion.
tony
Mar 26 '17
Exactly. I think the same way as you. Limits need to be crossed, specially when you know this is the right thing to do.
neyamiko
Mar 27 '17
uh
well as all things in life there is no black and white answer. The short answer is that cannibalism is harmful. How ever there are situations where cannibalism is necessary for survival.
well as all things in life there is no black and white answer. The short answer is that cannibalism is harmful. How ever there are situations where cannibalism is necessary for survival.
