Dissecting Animals (science class)

[Red]

Well you're not really being an instigator when you're just asking a question like that..

[EquALLity]

Well, it's finally dissection time in my school.
Interestingly, my science teacher talked briefly about respecting the animals bodies during dissection (don't just make a joke out of it, or whatever).
I like that she said that, but the animals are still being killed... Does it really matter what we do with their dead bodies?

Talk to your teacher, or the administration. Be clear with them that you object for "religious" reasons due to being against violence to animals.
You will be given an alternate assignment.

The alternate assignment will be a lot harder than the dissection (it will be something like an essay or research assignment). Mostly just because dissections are really easy.

Are you aware that virtual dissections are widely available? Or is there something wrong with them?
Animals do have to be killed for them, but it's a one time thing, right (I was going to do one instead of an actual dissection)?

[Red]

I like that she said that, but the animals are still being killed... Does it really matter what we do with their dead bodies?

Well I guess it's fine if the meat is expired or is not safe to eat in the first place, I guess.

[brimstoneSalad]

I like that she said that, but the animals are still being killed... Does it really matter what we do with their dead bodies?

Not really. After the fact "respect" is pretty meaningless to the animals, and probably just a way for people to gratify their consciences. "We're such good people! We kill animals but we're respectful afterwards so that makes up for it!"

It's almost like adding insult to injury in pretending that means anything.

Are you aware that virtual dissections are widely available? Or is there something wrong with them?

If they're available at your school as an option, that should be fine.

Animals do have to be killed for them, but it's a one time thing, right (I was going to do one instead of an actual dissection)?

It sounds like it's more like animal testing than like meat, since it just has to be done a few times for each new product.

Something 3d rather than film based might be a lot better.

[EquALLity]

Not really. After the fact "respect" is pretty meaningless to the animals, and probably just a way for people to gratify their consciences. "We're such good people! We kill animals but we're respectful afterwards so that makes up for it!"

It's almost like adding insult to injury in pretending that means anything.

I agree to an extent, but I do think it's better than nothing.

Something 3d rather than film based might be a lot better.

What do you mean?

[brimstoneSalad]

Something 3d rather than film based might be a lot better.

What do you mean?

3d graphics, like a video game. Never using the real thing.