Animal rights Flashcards
What are the issues that concerns people about animals?
Many people have concerns of animal experimentation as many animals are being used, to test products on.
what is utilitarianism?
this is the idea that decisions should be made based on what has the best balance of good and bad outcomes.
what are Christian beliefs on animal rights?
Christians believe animals should be treated with kindness, but they can be used to benefit mankind as long as their suffering is considered.
give a quote from Christianity supporting animal rights ?
“The righteous care for the needs of their animals”
source - Proverbs
What are Christian beliefs on animal testing?
- The Catholic Church tolerates animal testing as long as its benefits humans such as advanced medicine.
- some think its always wrong to cause harm to animals (Quakers)
What are Islam beliefs on animal rights?
- The idea of Khalifa affects how Muslims treat animals which is in a kind welcoming manner
- Muslims believe all animals should be treated with compassion and when an animal is slaughtered it must be in a humane manner.
give a quote to support Islamic belief of animal right
” It is Allah who made for you the grazing animals you eat”
source - Qur’an