What do Christians believe about animals?
According to Genesis, animals were created before humans. Therefore, Christians believe that humans have a responsibility of Stewardship over animals- the belief that humans should act as caretakers towards animals; 'The Lord God...put him [Adam] in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it' (Genesis 2:15)
Some Christians also believe in the idea of Dominion, where humans are better that animals and have control over them; 'Rule over...every living creature' (Genesis 1:28)
Christian beliefs about the relationship between humans and animals
- Animals don't posess a soul - so humans are better
- Roman Catholics believe that animals should be looked after and cared for but they are not equal to humans - human rights are better than animal rights
- Quakers believe that human and animal rights should be balanced
- The Animal Liberation Movement
- Andrew Linzey (famous Anglican Priest) 'God's love is intended for all'
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