Incendiary "bestiary" or reality

Matchlock · 23rd June 2014, 03:05 AM

I think that everything said here is as legitimate as it is sad and historically true.

It is absolutely important not to shut one's eyes to facts, and be aware of the horrible things that mankind has been inflicting on innocent animals who, by nature, have the very same rights on this earth that we have, who love to call ourselves 'humans'. Especially cats were superstitiously considered as the personalized fiend, and persecuted and most cruelly tortured all over the so-called 'cultivated' and 'enlightened' Western World, up until only 200 years ago!

Up to the late 18th century, at court huntings, 'noble' ladies! especially enjoyed torturing foxes for sheer amusement!, tossing them up before they finally got relieved by death:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_tossing

Regarded from this point of view, Marcus did his best to both enlighten and shame us about our real selves ...

Let us be honest and aware of the true nature of mankind.
The truth should always be told and shown, just as all perpetrators should be named and shamed!
Let's start and build a better world!

Best,
Michael

Attachments:
illustrations of the noble 'merrymaking' of fox tossing

- from Johann Friedrich Flemming: Der vollkommene teutsche Jäger (the perfect German huntsman), 1749

- at the Dresden Schloss, in 1678, from Gabriel Tzschimmer: Die durchlauchtigste Zusammenkunfft (the meeting of the Serene Highnesses), Nürnberg, 1680

Robert · 23rd June 2014, 07:03 AM

Marcus, I have been watching this post with interest and while I thoroughly believe in the saying "Those who do not know history's mistakes are doomed to repeat them." It is my opinion (because of the disturbing nature of this subject) that it would best serve the forum if any further discussions not directly related to the original topic are done either by PM or email. I say this knowing it will not be popular with some forum members but personally believe that the only point that has been made so far is man's inhumanity to his fellow creatures in the past and in some cases the present. Therefore all future postings will be in direct reference to the original subject matter only, anything else will be viewed as being OT and promptly deleted.

Robert

23rd June 2014, 03:05 AM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	I think that everything said here is as legitimate as it is sad and historically true. It is absolutely important not to shut one's eyes to facts, and be aware of the horrible things that mankind has been inflicting on innocent animals who, by nature, have the very same rights on this earth that we have, who love to call ourselves 'humans'. Especially cats were superstitiously considered as the personalized fiend, and persecuted and most cruelly tortured all over the so-called 'cultivated' and 'enlightened' Western World, up until only 200 years ago! Up to the late 18th century, at court huntings, 'noble' ladies! especially enjoyed torturing foxes for sheer amusement!, tossing them up before they finally got relieved by death: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_tossing Regarded from this point of view, Marcus did his best to both enlighten and shame us about our real selves ... Let us be honest and aware of the true nature of mankind. The truth should always be told and shown, just as all perpetrators should be named and shamed! Let's start and build a better world! Best, Michael Attachments: illustrations of the noble 'merrymaking' of fox tossing - from Johann Friedrich Flemming: Der vollkommene teutsche Jäger (the perfect German huntsman), 1749 - at the Dresden Schloss, in 1678, from Gabriel Tzschimmer: Die durchlauchtigste Zusammenkunfft (the meeting of the Serene Highnesses), Nürnberg, 1680 Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 23rd June 2014 at 03:46 AM.

23rd June 2014, 07:03 AM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Marcus, I have been watching this post with interest and while I thoroughly believe in the saying "Those who do not know history's mistakes are doomed to repeat them." It is my opinion (because of the disturbing nature of this subject) that it would best serve the forum if any further discussions not directly related to the original topic are done either by PM or email. I say this knowing it will not be popular with some forum members but personally believe that the only point that has been made so far is man's inhumanity to his fellow creatures in the past and in some cases the present. Therefore all future postings will be in direct reference to the original subject matter only, anything else will be viewed as being OT and promptly deleted. Robert