Rp Revision Animals And The Environment Flashcards
How does the RSPCA help animals
By rescuing, rehoming, rehabilitating as well as raising welfare issues
What is the Animal Liberation Front?
An illegal organisation that believes breaking the law is justified to protect the rights of animals
What do the people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Uses lawful means to try to effect a change in the law to protect animals
What does the Animal Welfare act do?
Aim to protect animals and promote animal welfare and to protect animals from cruelty and neglect
What do Christian’s believe?
God puts us on the earth to take care of it
(Stewardship)
What do Christian’s believe we are responsible for?
We are responsible for those in our care, we are in charge of the world and animals (dominion) but we have to look after them not abuse them
• Followers of all the world faiths are clearly expected to show respect for all parts of creation and there are clear guidelines laid down about the treatment of animals.
What can these be summed up as?
Animals should be treated well and properly looked after
Animals must only be used for food or other beneficial purposes
Animal breeding or experimental for luxury goods is forbidden
Who is Greta Thunberg?
A teenage environmentalist and climate change activist and pressure groups such as Green Peace and Christian’ Aid campaigns to promote stewardship