Animal Rights Keywords

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Stewardship
The religious belief that believers have been entrusted with taking care of the Earth of God's behalf.
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Animal cruelty
Harming/mistreating animals in a way that would be seen as morally wrong.
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Extinction
The total loss of all members of a species of animal, often caused by humans.
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Instinct
Behaviour, usually of animals, which is automatic and not consciously thought about before it is done.
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Soul
The religious belief that humans have an immortal part inside them, a spiritual body.
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Transgenic animal
An animal which has had a foreign gene inserted. A method of genetic modification. Can produce substances with medical benefits.
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Sentience
The ability to feel, percieve and experience subjectively. An ability of humans and not believed of animals.
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Dominion
The Catholic belief that humans have full control over the Earth and can use it and it's resources as they please.
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Vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat or fish, some may use and eat other animal products. Due to personal, health, moral or religious reasons.
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Vegan
A person who does not eat any products from anials or fish. Often due to strong beliefs against animal cruelty.
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Ritual slaughter
The Islamic method of killing animals for food which is believed to be morally acceptable. Involves slitting the throat, avoiding the spinal cord. Must be done by a Muslim.
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Pescatarian
A person who does not eat meat but does eat fish and can have other animal products.
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Harming/mistreating animals in a way that would be seen as morally wrong.

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Animal cruelty

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The total loss of all members of a species of animal, often caused by humans.

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Behaviour, usually of animals, which is automatic and not consciously thought about before it is done.

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The religious belief that humans have an immortal part inside them, a spiritual body.

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