[Myoho]

Originally Posted by knightofalbion

"Who is to say". Can you 'say'?

The natural cycle of life is that we live for a season then return to spirit, but bloodshed and cruelty are not pre-ordained, any more than war is.

I don't think 'you' can make a valid correlation. An animal is slave to its nature, or at least a carnivorous animal is. Herbivores don't kill or resort to savagery.

Humans should know better. 'We' certainly have the option of choice.
And as the whole purpose of earthly incarnation is to grow in wisdom, love and understanding, to continue in practices from Neanderthal times and before ....

Well said