Cecil was not killed for food or a warm jacket. Cecil was killed for a trophy. That’s what got me upset.
As for interpreting Paul, it can also be argued that he meant meat in general (not only meat specifically offered to idols). I cannot prove it either way, however.
Let’s wait for a vegetarian Bible expert (since I am neither). I only wanted to object to some rich American paying $50,000 to kill a lion halfway around the world to make a trophy of him. I find that objectionable, vegetarianism notwithstanding. IMHO. I cannot ‘prove’ my objection any more than that. It is not impossible for a generally conservative person to have some feelings, especially for living creatures being killed ... and without the reason or ‘excuse’ of it being for necessary food. Any dentist who can pay $50,000 for a lion-killing-guide can pay $5 for a bite to eat at his local diner.
“...and without the reason or ‘excuse’ of it being for necessary food. Any dentist who can pay $50,000 for a lion-killing-guide can pay $5 for a bite to eat at his local diner.”
I agree with you on that. The whole “only shoot what you can eat” argument falls apart at that. Although I personally view hunting (or fishing) like that.
And with regards to having “feelings”, I view killing an animal for sport as a very solemn event. It is mixed with happiness, excitement, honor and a bit of sadness. At least for me. And like you say - even if one eats the meat, it is still for sport for me and many people that hunt.
And while I myself wouldn’t kill an animal just for a trophy, if they do it within the law that is up to them.