CHRISTIANITY
What is a core belief that supports Animal Cruelty?
What are the views of Animal Testing through a Judaism perspective?
Judaism believes that Animal Testing is only allowed if it is used for a genuine purpose, such as saving people's lives. However, it is prohibited if it is used for cosmetic and non-essential purposes.
What is the Islamic belief that humans are stewards of Allah's creation and have a responsibility to care for animals?
Khalifah (stewardship)
What is the moral/ethical principal that strongly does not support animal testing?
Ahimsa
Is Buddhism for, against, or divided on Animal Testing?
Divided
Is the average modern Christian for or against Animal Cruelty?
Against
What are the key scripture that supports this view?
The Shulchan Aruch (Even HaEzer 5:14)
Which Islamic principle of compassion and mercy suggests that animals should not experience unnecessary suffering during scientific experimentation?
Rahmah (compassion and mercy)
Overall, is Hinduism for or against animal testing?
Against
Why do Buddhists have this view on animals?
Core principles and the influence of scripture.
What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church say about Animal Cruelty?
It is morally correct if it is done to support human life?
What is Judaism stand on animal testing (Etc., for,against,conditional,divided)?
It has a conditional view against Animal testing.
Which Islamic principle supports medical animal testing when it contributes to saving human lives and preventing disease?
Hifz al-Nafs (preservation of life)
Within Hinduism, what is stressed regarding establishing peace?
Within Hinduism, it is stressed that selfless services and humanism plays a role in establishing peace and solidarity in society.
What values and beliefs reject animal testing?
Ahimsa, shared sentience and karmic responsibility
Why does the Bible allow Animal Cruelty?
Animals lack a soul or reason?
What is the key value/principle?
Tza'ar Ba'alei Chayim - which means "suffering of living creatures", and it is an ethical principle that forbids unnecessary pain or harm against animals
How can Qur'an 40:79–80 be interpreted to support the use of animals for medical research?
The verses explain that Allah created livestock for human benefit. This can support the view that animals may be used for legitimate human needs, including essential medical research, provided unnecessary suffering is avoided
What can be used to support animal testing in Hinduism?
One must fulfill their duty, especially if it is in the interest of progress
What justifies animal testing in Buddhism?
Lesser of the two evils
What does God say about his covenant with Noah that contradicts animal cruelty?
Why does Judaism have this view of Animal Testing?
Judaism maintains this view because it teaches that human life is uniquely sacred and must be protected, while also commanding humans to act as compassionate caretakers of Gods creation.
How do animal welfare regulations in a Muslim majority country demonstrate the application of Islamic principles of compassion and responsibility towards animals?
They can demonstrate how ethical principles of animal welfare are translated into rules that protect animals from unnecessary suffering during scientific research
In short, what was said in the Rig Veda about the treatment of animals and humans?
No one is superior or inferior; all are brothers”
Why are humans depicted as higher than animals?
Humans have the capacity to practice Dharma and act as caretakers to animals