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Animals are not only the least powerful. They have the least value, propped up by religion: Christian doctrine always positions animals at the very bottom of its anthropocentric hierarchy of value, and elevates even a fertilized human egg to the status of a demigod!
Most religious texts ignore or defame animals. When animals are menti…
Animals are not only the least powerful. They have the least value, propped up by religion: Christian doctrine always positions animals at the very bottom of its anthropocentric hierarchy of value, and elevates even a fertilized human egg to the status of a demigod!
Most religious texts ignore or defame animals. When animals are mentioned, their exploitation is often ignored or encouraged. (Recent example Pope Francis's ignorant comment--that the current pandemic could be Nature's response to [anthropogenic] climate change: "This is the moment to see the poor," he said, adding that society often treats those in need as "rescued animals.")
At most, religions can foster a more "humane" view of animals WHILE STILL CONDONING THEIR EXPLOITATION. ”In short, God loves and cares for animals independently—but not equal to—his love and care for the human family.”
They are not only the least powerful, but the least valuable--humans possess "supreme" value!