zCommander Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 i understand what you're saying and can respect your opinion. as long as you can respect the opinion that burning a dead animal isn't really a big deal. I wonder if some of the Hindus in the US might have a problem with this. Can someone who know more about that chime in please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I wonder if some of the Hindus in the US might have a problem with this. Can someone who know more about that chime in please. "Hindus regard all living- creatures as sacred mammals, fishes, birds and more. We acknowledge this reverence for life in our special affection for the cow. At festivals we decorate and honor her, but we do not worship her in the sense that we worship the Deity. To the Hindu, the cow symbolizes all other creatures. The cow is a symbol of the Earth, the nourisher, the ever-giving, undemanding provider. The cow represents life and the sustenance of life. The cow is so generous, taking nothing but water, grass and grain. It gives and gives and gives of its milk, as does the liberated soul give of his spiritual knowledge. The cow is so vital to life, the virtual sustainer of life, for many humans. The cow is a symbol of grace and abundance. Veneration of the cow instills in Hindus the virtues of gentleness, receptivity and connectedness with nature." and "Hindus do believe in cremation, often followed by scattering of the ashes in the holy river Ganga. " So... They would probably take offense in the true motive behind the burning of the cow - which was for entertainment purposes. that being said, they believe in cremation and they view the cow as a sacred animal (as the explaination says, they view all animals as sacred) So I'm sure they would take offense to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGhost Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 "Hindus regard all living- creatures as sacred mammals, fishes, birds and more. We acknowledge this reverence for life in our special affection for the cow. At festivals we decorate and honor her, but we do not worship her in the sense that we worship the Deity. To the Hindu, the cow symbolizes all other creatures. The cow is a symbol of the Earth, the nourisher, the ever-giving, undemanding provider. The cow represents life and the sustenance of life. The cow is so generous, taking nothing but water, grass and grain. It gives and gives and gives of its milk, as does the liberated soul give of his spiritual knowledge. The cow is so vital to life, the virtual sustainer of life, for many humans. The cow is a symbol of grace and abundance. Veneration of the cow instills in Hindus the virtues of gentleness, receptivity and connectedness with nature."and "Hindus do believe in cremation, often followed by scattering of the ashes in the holy river Ganga. " So... They would probably take offense in the true motive behind the burning of the cow - which was for entertainment purposes. that being said, they believe in cremation and they view the cow as a sacred animal (as the explaination says, they view all animals as sacred) So I'm sure they would take offense to it. you can't please everyone all the time... some think it's funny and others don't.... i think we're beating this dead burned cow to death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy&Gold4Ever Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I've had more time to come to this site recently, but my free time for ES is coming to an end for awhile, so I'll make one final clarification. I have no issue with his burning the animal because it needed to be disposed. My objection was the huge grin while holding a gasoline container over the animal. As others have said, that speaks to the disposal being of entertainment value and that's problematic for me. ETA: If you check out Cooley's blog today, you'll see that it actually was a horse, not a cow. I don't know if that changes anyone's attitude toward it. It doesn't affect my views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsWarrior81 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Get over it. It was a dead animal. Stop whining. It was not your cow, it was not your land, it has nothing to do with anyone other than the Cooley family. Should he decide to post a video of it, more power to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 ETA: If you check out Cooley's blog today, you'll see that it actually was a horse, not a cow. I don't know if that changes anyone's attitude toward it. It doesn't affect my views.Doesn't change my mind either. And to think of all that glue that will never be made because he blew it up instead of sending it to Elmers...tsk tsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGhost Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 get over it. It was a dead animal.Stop whining. It was not your cow, it was not your land, it has nothing to do with anyone other than the cooley family. Should he decide to post a video of it, more power to him. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklight1216 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Get over it. It was a dead animal.Stop whining. It was not your cow, it was not your land, it has nothing to do with anyone other than the Cooley family. Should he decide to post a video of it, more power to him. Tell us how you really feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNGwithOUTaCrwN Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 nothing real bad bout it but the mdeia will try to find a way to make it look that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never4get#21 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Per his blog it was a Horse not a cow and it was dead for awhile(year), so he had a few choices. He chose to burn it. He said he wont publish the video so End of story. http://chriscooley47.blogspot.com/2009/06/horse-burning.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeRedskins Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Dude, what the hell is wrong with Chris Cooley. He bought property in Wyoming? He must hate money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Per his blog it was a Horse not a cow and it was dead for awhile(year), so he had a few choices. He chose to burn it. He said he wont publish the video so End of story. http://chriscooley47.blogspot.com/2009/06/horse-burning.html Good move on his part. Even though it was dead, I still don't think he would have anything to gain by putting it online. Some people would've loved it and thought it was funny and other would've found something to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGhost Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Dude, what the hell is wrong with Chris Cooley.He bought property in Wyoming? He must hate money. why is that? ever heard of jackson hole, wy? not exactly cheap.... LOTS of rich and famous people own property out there.... though i'm not sure of the exact location of cooley's property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOALSKIN Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 I mean its better then the alternative. one of my favorites of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 why is that? ever heard of jackson hole, wy? not exactly cheap.... LOTS of rich and famous people own property out there.... though i'm not sure of the exact location of cooley's property. I've never been there, but I've heard that most of Wyoming is less inviting than the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bifflog Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Chris Cooley could post a poll in his blog about whether or not he should wake up tomorrow, and a thread would be made here discussing the ramifications of such an act, and whether or not he would offend the sleeping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Cows are friggin' HUGE. Not surprised that burning or burying a carcass where it is, is sometimes the best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 By the way guys and gals I am Christie Lopez :0 I posted it on his facebook page as people were all over the place and they also posted it on the blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Wyoming is nice and all but way too many meth labs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeRedskins Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 why is that? ever heard of jackson hole, wy? not exactly cheap.... LOTS of rich and famous people own property out there.... though i'm not sure of the exact location of cooley's property. wow, buddy, wow. Sarcasm. My post was sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0mega Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 What if the cow was dead due to it's involvement in an underground cow-fighting ring that Cooley runs and finances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0mega Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Wyoming is nice and all but way too many meth labs. Surface of the Moon > Wyoming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGhost Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 wow, buddy, wow. Sarcasm. My post was sarcasm. why so sensitive? i think you're reading into my response a little too deeply. HAIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Surface of the Moon > Wyoming So you've heard that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD.C RedskinsFan Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Are you serious? Cow burning? I've never heard of such a thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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