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Subject: Re: advice about conscience

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Mel

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Date Posted: 5/07/07 11:25
In reply to: squinney man 's message, "advice about conscience" on 24/06/07 11:12

"we all end up where we are meant to be. none of us are better than the other, none of us should feel guilty or ashamed of who we are, what we do, how we look etc"

I don't fully agree with the 'what we do' bit Sam. When living in a society we have to consider the effect of our individuality on others. Or so I think. There are some times when people should feel ashamed of what they do. There may be behaviours that you don't like your children doing, you still love and accept them but you know there are ways to behave...... being kind, not hurting others....

This is no reflection on the discussion about culling, this is about conduct in society.
Blessings
mel

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mel
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Date Posted: 5/07/07 11:31

"I cannot answer this in terms of the craft, I'm Buddhist. However just wanted to say I think it's great you're engaging with your conflict with ethical awareness and wholehearted concern. Hope this thread has helped you."

Zen Wind,

What is your view then? I am not trying to stir here but just wondered. I know buddhists dont like to push their views down peoples throats but would be interested. I think we all need to work together on such things and resist the temptation to sit on the fence.

blessings
mel

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