And what gods do you believe in ps?
But you didn't answer my question. Is killing an animal the same as killing a human? Is causing suffering to an ant, for example, the same as causing suffering to a 3 yr old child?
Of course killing an animal OTHER than a human isn't. An ant, as per my theological scale, is not equivilant to the life of a mammal. However, you tell me that a dog or monkey doesn't feel the same pain and horror as that of a 3 year old child, and well, you better HOPE there isn't such a thing as REINCARNATION...
None. Angostic. I don't say there isn't a God- just haven't run across one yet. If I did, I wouldn't have any problem with it.
On to your animal point. Ok, let's keep the argument confined to mammals. Is causing suffering to a puppy the same as causing suffering to a 3 yr old child? If so, why? If not, why not?
I've caused untold suffering to uncountable fish, insects, mammals and probably people as well. I've hunted, raised livestock, killed animals simply because I thought their fur might make a nice ornament or their hide might make a nice keychain. I have no moral qualms with this whatsoever. I will go to bed and sleep tonight knowing I've done these things. Tomorrow I will do more of the same.