AQA Religious Studies - Animal Rights Mindmap
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- Animal Rights
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- Many believe that animals have a right to be protected from ill-treatment and exploitation in the same way that humans expect to have these rights.
- Many believe that animals are not as equal as humans.
- Humans have conscientiousness, which means they can derive right from wrong.
- Animals should be respected and protected as a part of the natural world.
- Humans have conscientiousness, which means they can derive right from wrong.
- The Law
- It is an offence to neglect or ill-treat an animal, especially when being transported or slaughtered.
- Keep specific animals without a licence.
- Stage the fighting of animals, host a fight or be present at one.
- Use animals in the research and development of cosmetics.
- The animal welfare act 2006 sets out laws relating to the well being of animals.
- Society and animal rights
- Joining or working for groups which promote animal rights.
- Taking parts in campaigns
- Supporting breeding programmes
- Attending and supporting conferences.
- Taking part in non-violent protests.
- Encouraging local projects
- Many become vegan or vegetarian.
- Christian Views
- In genesis, it says "To the lord belongs the earth, and everything on it." Thus, Christians are to believe that everything on Earth belongs to God.
- If everything on Earth belongs to God, Christians should feel that animals are as equal because they are a part of God.
- Genesis also says, "Have dominion over the fish in the sea ... "
- Today, Christians interpret this as having stewardship over God's creation. Thus, they should care for everything on it.
- God has given humans the right to use animals for survival but they are expected to do so sustainably and humanely. Power and privilege means responsibility.
- This idea was established in the story of Noah, where God flooded the Earth because he was disappointed with human's use of power.
- He saved many animals as well as a human family. Thus, showing that animals are as important as humans.
- This idea was established in the story of Noah, where God flooded the Earth because he was disappointed with human's use of power.
- Christians also believe in the sanctity of life, which means life is sacred because it has been created by God.
- Thus, it belongs to God and God has the only right to take it away. Anyone who neglects animals is neglecting God's creation, thus going against God.
- God has given humans the right to use animals for survival but they are expected to do so sustainably and humanely. Power and privilege means responsibility.
- Today, Christians interpret this as having stewardship over God's creation. Thus, they should care for everything on it.
- Some Christians believe that animals are not the same as humans.
- Most Christians today agree that although humans have dominion over animals, it is a role of responsibility, not privilege.
- They have an obligation to treat animals respectfully and humanely, as animals are able to suffer and causing suffering is a misuse of freewill.
- Christian Faith statement 2003 says, "We Christian's are special, but we are only a part of God's story of creation."
- They have an obligation to treat animals respectfully and humanely, as animals are able to suffer and causing suffering is a misuse of freewill.
- The Roman Catholic church believes that animals do not have souls, however, some groups believe they do.
- Most Christians today agree that although humans have dominion over animals, it is a role of responsibility, not privilege.
- The Christian Deceleration of nature - Assisi 1986 says - "Every act of human irresponsibility towards creatures is an abomination."
- In genesis, it says "To the lord belongs the earth, and everything on it." Thus, Christians are to believe that everything on Earth belongs to God.
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