Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Do Animals Have Rights?
Jan 30, 2024
The hosts discuss animal rights, meat consumption, and the treatment of animals. They review Peter Singer's influential book, explore the moral problem of animal suffering, and question the concept of speciesism. They also discuss the government's role in protecting rights and the biblical evidence for Jesus eating meat. The speakers debate interfering in the predator-prey relationship and highlight Christians integrating faith into business practices. Overall, they encourage further exploration of a Christian perspective on animal rights.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Controversial Figure and the Moral Problem of Animal Suffering
03:45 • 2min
Speciesism and the Moral Status of Individuals
06:10 • 28min
Government Intervention and the Moral Implications of Consumption
34:11 • 8min
Exploring Jesus' Consumption of Meat and the New Testament's Stance on Animal Cruelty
41:49 • 3min
Eliminating Suffering in Nature
44:26 • 8min
Examples of Christians Integrating Faith Commitment into Business Practices
52:11 • 2min
Exploring a Christian Perspective on Animal Rights
54:27 • 2min