The Use & Abuse of Animals (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards

Use of animals in scientific research/testing products

God gives humans 'dominion' over animals

Responsibility to care for God's creation with compassion

Everything that moves is food for you

The righteous care for the needs of their animals

Vegetarian diet

Argued animals had souls

Lesser of two evils, saves/improves human lives

Permitted, personal choice, no food laws

Causes suffering: overcrowding, inhumane treatment

Stewards of earth, responsible for caring for all creatures

Whoever is kind to creatures of God is kind to himself

Method minimizing pain, animal healthy, God's name invoked

Balance in creation

Legitimate purpose (medical), humane, minimizes suffering