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If God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat?
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"If God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat?"

- John Cleese

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This quote by John Cleese is a funny method of questioning the relationship in between human beings and animals. It implies that if God did not plan for us to eat animals, then why did he develop them out of meat? This might be interpreted as an obstacle to the traditional view that human beings are superior to animals and have the right to utilize them for food. It might also be viewed as a pointer that animals are living creatures and need to be treated with respect and compassion. The quote could likewise be translated as a call to consider the ethical ramifications of eating animals and to believe more deeply about our relationship with them. Eventually, this quote motivates us to review our relationship with animals and to consider the ramifications of our actions.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Cleese somewhere between October 27, 1939 and today. He was a famous Actor from England. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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