I desperately hope this fuels comments.
Evolution – crazy. Our opposable thumbs are fascinating; we were meant to breed Picassos and Shakespeares. But what about the other things it seems humans evolved to be able to do? Like, eat animal meat? Or drink milk? Or get married?
It takes 20 amino acids to build a full protein, 10 of which our bodies naturally produce, and 10 of which we need to get through our daily diet. We need protein – for this there is no argument. And I am fairly certain that at least one or more of those inessential amino acids comes from animal product. So does this mean we technically DO need to eat animals (or animal sources) and that in theory vegans are NOT the healthiest people out there (don’t argue for supplements)?
We need amino acids to build our protein. But think about your teeth. Sharks and cheetahs were MADE to rip and tear other animals to shreds. Our teeth can’t. But we get so much pleasure and nourishment out of eating animals.
It can be ultimately fulfilling to raise a family. And IN MOST CASES, it is easier to raise a family when you have the assistance of a partner. But does that mean we NEED to get married?
I dated my last two boyfriends each for two years. Both relationships were so beautiful. But, they both went sour. And because they went sour, we broke up. Logic. I realize I am so young and that one day I will have a relationship that lasts, but will the butterflies persist? Or do you just get to the point where you care about someone enough to not need butterflies anymore?
So PLEASE, comment me: which ones of these combos do we actually NEED?
- animal meat + marriage
- animal meat – marriage
- -animal meat – marriage
12 comments:
aghhh i can't believe i'm saying this but:
-animal meat -marriage
We don't need marriage cuz we can have civil unions instead. Or cohabitation. Or "it takes a village..." These are solutions to the problem of raising children by yourself. I agree 100% that having two parents is the best way to be raised in most cases.
We don't need animal meat because...I don't like it that much. And the world revolves around me, obvi. (On the other hand, you know, there's that Bible passage I looked up while we were drunk about being okay with eating animals non-kosher ;))
I'm just going to answer truthfully to my beliefs:
+animal meat +marriage
Animal meat, because it's yummy and Top Chef would be less entertaining if they cooked without it.
Marriage, because that's usually what comes after having a wedding, and dang it, I want my perfect princess/Cinderella/Grace Kelly wedding dress.
+Animal meat -marriage
I like basically all meat. Actually more than carbs, I think. I would consider a:
+Seafood -marriage
Because I could maybe give up other meats if I could have unlimited seafood. MAYBE.
Marriage actually scares me a lot. I feel like it fights everything we've ever known up until this point to commit to one person for the rest of our lives. Maybe that's why divorce is so prevalent? It's def. easier on the kids to have parents who are together and love each other. But look how many kids who have grown up without parents in their first marriage. Or who were married at all. Nice? Yes. Necessary for the kids to turn out alright? No.
I guess what I'm saying is without meat a lot of people would be grumpy. Without marriage? Well, that survey would be interesting.
Fancy, I'm totally with you. Is it wrong to get married just because I want this dress: http://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/index.cfm?pid=52&item_id=12247&rowid=15&page=1
YES you guys it IS wrong to get married just because you want a wedding.
I know you are both being facetious - but I'm pretty sure that's why 50% of marriages fail. Because 50% of the partnership (the wife) believes that the wedding is the end of their life struggles and is the peak of their existence, when really it is just the beginning of an intense and awesome partnership.
Throw a birthday party for yourself and make it a black tie if you want to wear a fancy dress so much :P
+meat
+marriage
Meat is yummy, that is true. Some times I prefer to eat it, sometimes I don't, but OhMyPassion, you're right: There are essential proteins we need, physically. If you're a vegan, you'll still survive, but probably not to the fullest, richest extent that you could.
Same is true for Marriage. We are meant to share our lives with one another and raise a family that way, but you will survive if you aren't married. You just wont that the fullest, richest experience that you could.
But, that's just my opinion.
OhMyHeart is oh so smart. =) Particularly because of this comment: "...I'm pretty sure that's why 50% of marriages fail. Because 50% of the partnership (the wife) believes that the wedding is the end of their life struggles and is the peak of their existence, when really it is just the beginning of an intense and awesome partnership." Very well said.
I'm with OhMyHeart, too. You definitely see this when you're not even 28 and your friends are working on their second marriage. It's sad.
However, I'm with +animal meet +marriage, because, like others have said, eating meat is amazing (and I heart Top Chef.) We may think, as young people that we don't need a partner to help us get through family, and life in general, but could you imagine being old, and alone? Goodness, I sure couldn't. Commitment, here I come!
Good point, Stefanie but are you saying marriage=partnership? Can we just live with our partners without getting married? Or do all the benefits awarded to married couples make it necessary? And if they do, is it wrong to give married people those benefits?
@OhMyPassion Absolutely you can live with your partner forever and never get married. Thousands of people are doing this right now because they're legally unable to get married. And I know folks who would absolutely choose this route, but I wouldn't. For me, if I'm going to spend my life with you anyway, might as well get a tax break! Getting a nice rock doesn't hurt, either.
-animal meat, -marriage
Quinoa is a complete protein and it's not an animal. It's one of the only complete proteins that isn't animal.
On marriage, it's up to God, but if you look at the life of Paul in the bible, he was never married but always satisfied with his lot, because it was what the Lord wanted for him, so really it comes down to the Lord's will for your life.
T-Dub:
Thanks to you, OhMyHeart and I have a quinoa date next week.
:)
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