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Leeron Heywood's avatar

I remember reading about an initiative where shepherds added a llama to each sheep herd, because unlike with a dog llamas can become part of the herd. But when a canine (iirc feral dogs were more of a problem than wolves) attacked, while sheep panicked and ran, llamas charged. So the dogs learned to avoid the herds with a llama because from their perspective those sheep were vicious.

And when there weren’t dog attacks, the llamas were happy herd members. Eating grass, joining in with sheep play, just being a member of the community.

So if someone’s going “I have the capacity for violence, but I want to live a life based on love”, I’d rather they learn from llamas than sheepdogs.

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Arturo Mijangos's avatar

As a nonviolent man, I often felt out of place when discussing violence with other men. I was never attracted to the glory nor conquest. My growing up religion taught that it was a sacred duty to be the protector. I have since shunned those teachings and happily preparing school lunches, reading bedtime stories for rebel girls, and doing groceries. I enjoy caring for my family, it brings me joy.

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