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Would you eat meat that had been grown in a lab?

Saw a report on the development of meat, specifically beef, being grown in a lab for human consumption. The scientists take a few cells via sample from the animal. This doesn't harm said animal. Then they use the genetic information to grow the meat product.

They claim it's healthier. Free from antibiotics and other harmful things but I'm not sure. The process and concept is fascinating for sure but my mind struggles to trust it. 🤔
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Lucia · 36-40
I definitely would. The greenhouse emissions (Methane) is a concern I have regarding the meat. I hope one day the meat can be made with a much lower carbon footprint.
hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M
@Lucia There is no danger of methane from animals. Look at the number of animals that roamed north America before humans began farming. The cattle have simply replaced the buffalo. No warming then. No warming now.
Lucia · 36-40
@hippyjoe1955 Every piece of statistic show that the average temperature of the planet is rising very rapidly. I know you don't like or support the idea.

I shall admit that I have not considered the buffalo vs cattle emissions in order to give you a sound reply. I do not live in a country that was roamed by cattle, and thus has seen a steep rise in such types of animals.

Regardless with all the industrial activities going on with carbon emissions adding on top of the effects of the methane-emissions - something has to go if we want to preserve a lower temperature.

I know you likely wont agree with me. But please do try and consider it for a moment. I'll try and meet you halfway there. If the entire planet (or universe) is designed and given to us by god - and if the warming is actually taking place with lethal effects on bio diversity (as well as our fellow man) - are we not disobeying the will of god by the logic of Genesis 1:26?
walabby · M
@Lucia Most animal methane is produced by feedlots. Insist on grass fed beef.
Lucia · 36-40
@walabby Let me rephrase then: If the meat has a significantly lower footprint in terms of global warming, I definitely would eat lab grown meat