G7: Belief Systems: Animal Rights

Although Buddhism is an animal-friendly religion, some aspects of the tradition are surprisingly negative about animals.

This is a summary (in "normal" English) of a scholarly article.

The Bible can be used to argue both for and against animals rights

The Bible forbids cruelty to domestic animals.

All living beings – humans, birds, animals, insects etc – are worthy of consideration and respect. Islam has always viewed animals as a special part of God’s creation.

whoever has animals must treat them well, or let them go

Judaism teaches that animals are part of God's creation and should be treated with compassion. Human

Beginning with the first chapters of the Torah, Judaism establishes a fundamental connection between human beings and animals.

Judaism places great stress on proper treatment of animals.

Most Hindus are vegetarian. No Hindu will eat beef

Hindus believe that every living being, from the animals down to the insects and tiny organisms, possesses souls.

“Hindus teach vegetarianism as a way to live with a minimum of hurt to other beings, for to consume meat, fish, fowl or eggs is to participate indirectly in acts of cruelty