Christian Views On Taking Care Of Animals

Question 1

Old Testament

Answer 1

Treat animals fairly, “do not muzzle an ox when it is working”

Question 2

4th Commandment

Answer 2

Animals as well as people should rest on the Sabbath

Question 3

Genesis 2

Answer 3

God brings the animals to Adam to be named and so should be looked after

Question 4

Noah

Answer 4

If animals didn’t matter, why would he ask Noah to bring 2 of every animal

Question 5

St Francis of Assisi

Answer 5

He taught that animals were children of God and so should be looked after

Question 6

Respecting animals biblical quote

Answer 6

“a righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel”

Question 7

Thomas Aquinas

Answer 7

Animals are enslaved for our use and God says “everything that lives and moves will be food for you”

Question 8

Descartes

Answer 8

Animals are machines only have worth if we can use them for our benefit
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