In my spiritual tradition the sacramental elements offered during the liturgy of Communion, the bread and wine, may be perceived as symbolic cannibalism;
But that perception could be extended to everything we humans consume.
Every product we put in our mouths represents another being that gives up its life to nourish our bodies… be it animal, plant, yogurt, whatever.
The very soil sustaining the plants which feed us and our livestock is composed of decomposed plant material, animals, and yes human bodies also.
You may be grossed out by that thought.
Or, you could perceive it as a miracle, and accept those gifts with gratitude.
Your choice.
LISTEN to The Old Lady!
