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The treatment of animals is an important ethical issue that raises questions about human responsibility, the value of non-human life, and the limits of scientific research. This lesson explores Christian and Islamic perspectives on animal rights, factory farming, hunting, and animal experimentation.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Animal rights | The belief that animals deserve certain protections and freedoms |
| Stewardship | The belief that humans have a God-given responsibility to care for creation, including animals |
| Dominion | The belief that humans have authority over animals (Genesis 1:28) |
| Khalifah | An Islamic term meaning "steward" or "caretaker" of the earth |
| Factory farming | Intensive farming methods that prioritise efficiency and profit over animal welfare |
| Animal experimentation | Using animals in scientific research, including testing medicines and products |
| Vivisection | Performing surgical experiments on live animals |
| Halal | Permissible in Islam; halal slaughter involves cutting the throat swiftly while invoking Allah's name |
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