animal cruelty Flashcards
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definition
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The belief that animals have rights to fair and humane treatment
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ethical concerns
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- Treatment in factory farming, testing, and entertainment.
- Moral responsibility to prevent suffering.
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importance
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involves questions of cruelty, compassion, and respect for life.
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arguments for
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- animals aren’t conscious
- animals don’t think morally
- animals serve humans
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arguments against
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- human animals have rights
- inhumane
- selfish, not our place
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ethical authorities
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christianity - Genesis (1:26-28) highlights human stewardship overliving things, emphasizing care for animals.
Proverbs 12:10 notes that”the righteous care for the needs of their animals,” underscoring compassion.
islam - The Quran:
Surah Al-An’am (6:38) mentions all creatures as communities like humans, highlighting their significance in
creation.
Surah Al-Rahman (55:10) discusses the balance and harmony of nature, advocating forresponsible stewardship.
