This document discusses the ethics of eating meat from various perspectives. It examines arguments from animal rights activists who oppose eating meat due to the cruelty involved in slaughtering animals. It also considers perspectives from religions like Hinduism and Buddhism that promote vegetarianism due to principles of non-violence and compassion. Environmental concerns about the resources required to rear animals for food are addressed. While there are valid viewpoints on both sides, the document concludes there is no definitive answer on the ethics of eating meat.