[quote name='fanskad']Why?
I believe eating meat is right, those darn furry little creatures deserve it. In fact, I'm going to have a cookout tomorrow! Respect and Admire me!
I'm not saying somone is right or wrong, but what about those belief (vegetarianism, living dry, and not taking drugs) in particular deserves my admiration and or respect? I don't respect lightly, and I definitely don't respect someone who simply makes a lifestyle decision. Especially when he lets said lifestyle decision limit something and then bitches that he is limited.[/QUOTE]
You miss my point. As I said in my other post, it's not the particular belief that receives my respect and admiration. I even pointed out that I disagree with those specific beliefs. What I do respect is the conviction he has for his beliefs even if I don't agree with them. So what if his lifestyle decision limits him and he bitches about it? It's still his choice and I respect that he made that choice - not whether or not the choice itself is right or wrong. Plus it doesn't affect you or me personally. Even if he decides to totally disregard my/anyone's advice here, I won't lose any sleep over it. But I won't go out of my way to show my disdain or disgust for his beliefs either. There's speaking your mind and then there's going out of your way to intently hurt someone's feelings by ridiculing his beliefs. I make no sarcastic remarks to throw in his face. I simply say that I don't agree with his point of view and leave it be.