[Lawtan]

Originally Posted by Suzerain of Sheol

I wonder if a person who operates in such a way could even have a meaningful conversation with someone of my persuasion, or if the two philosophies are so incompatible that nothing of value could be derived.

I highly respect those belief systems where people value other life above human convenience. I wouldn't think that they would be too dissimilar to the imperative of supporting a superior moral intelligence that may decide to eradicate mankind. Certainly neither favors human as special or superior, but both see humanity as having a function or role. (Though, "fluffiness" can be a thing here...sort of like "softness" of science fiction)