Human life vs Animal life

[Woodsprite]

(I believe) we're sentient, biological beings with souls. Or in Japanese terms, I think we're "rei".

[caveman]

Originally Posted by Woodsprite

(I believe) we're sentient, biological beings with souls. Or in Japanese terms, I think we're "rei".

Ok, well I won't argue with you're beliefs. However, I found your posts on another thread interesting - when talking about dead blackbirds you said:

Originally Posted by Woodsprite

I just could care less about it. In other words, does it really matter at all? If they aren't in danger of extinction, it isn't a problem.

Does life have to be "sentient" in order to have value? Or can you appreciate that birds are beautiful creatures, even though they might not have souls?

I don't mean for this to be offensive. I want to know more. One of the most troubling things I see is - just because people think humans differ from animals, that means the death of life around us is meaningless or "not a problem". Life is a beautiful thing and (I think) we should cherish it.