Animals and the Environment

‘The fate of the sons of men and beasts is the same, they have the same breath and one has no advantage over another’

The bible says to exploit animals is against the will of God

‘Behold, I establish my covenant with you, your descendents and with every living creature’

Noah’s Ark

The Assisi Declaration:

A declaration of conservation by the world’s 6 major religions.

St Francis of Assisi was a monk who loved all creatures.

‘All life is given by God and is therefore sacred’

Some Christians are for the idea of sanctity of life and believe this also applies to animals.

‘Allah has lifted up the heavens high and has set up the balance’

Teaching in this story, That God is All Powerful, he created something from nothing, humans were given responsibility (Stewardship) and has power over all living things, world is sacred should be treated with respect.

Christians feel its is a responsibility to care for the environment, because created by God, so they might take action by joining groups such as green peace.

‘It is He who made you inheritors of the earth’

Khalifahs

Halal meat,

Jugular vein

No animals killed in front of each other

Prayers spoken