On Fathers Who Kill And Fathers Who Heal
>> Sunday, June 19, 2011
Here is a story about a father who had a lovely child who also grew up to have a beautiful children as well.
But... "What was supposed to be an enjoyable evening of rabbit hunting with Grandpa took a tragic turn for a 9-year-old Lubbock girl." (emphasis mine).
This man was also said to be a "spirtual leader" in the community.
But this cannot be so! A "spiritual leader" does not corrupt the essential loving nature of a child. A "spiritual leader" does not inflict unnecessary harm to the innocent. A "spiritual leader" does not condone frivolous, acts of violence.
On this father's day - I choose to acknowledge just a few of the men who I consider to be honest guides in the quest for spiritual enlightenment. Men who cherish peace and nonviolence. Men who are strong enough to be thoughtful. Men who are courageous enough to be kind.
MEN WHO ARE FATHERS IN THE ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT:
Part 2 and more videos/information about Tom Regan can be found here:
Tom Regan's Animal Rights and Writes
Will Tuttle author of the World Peace Diet and Go Vegan Radio founder/host Bob Linden discuss the fallacy of male dominance and the damage done to our culture because of it.
Masculinity - How it effects young boys and animals in our society
Gary Francione - Father to the Abolitionist Approach
I'm Vegan: Gary Francione from Eric Prescott on Vimeo.
And there are countless other figures and "fathers" who I respect, because their message and actions do not condone needless killing - But rather promote a gentler, kinder world.
So... to those who see hunting as a "sport" - To those who have no problem warping the authentic pure nature of a child... To those who spread and live the lie of "dominance by destruction" - Your deeds are reckless and poisonous. And just like the father who planned the killing of a rabbit - Sometimes the cost of doing so is paid by unintended victims.
It would have been better had this man cherished the things worthy of value...
On this Father's Day and for the ones that follow - It would have been a sweeter outcome for all...
