It's more than that. It changed my outlook in reality too.
The experience forced me consider the implications of taking any life-- whether it be in aggression, self-defense or even for sustenance. Others may try to kill me, but I can do better than responding in kind.
As a result, I refuse to own a gun and reduced my meat consumption. I have a rat infestation but won't deploy poison or traps that will maim them (losing battle, but still working on it). Etc.
The experience forced me consider the implications of taking any life-- whether it be in aggression, self-defense or even for sustenance. Others may try to kill me, but I can do better than responding in kind.
As a result, I refuse to own a gun and reduced my meat consumption. I have a rat infestation but won't deploy poison or traps that will maim them (losing battle, but still working on it). Etc.