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Animal Welfare: Through The Cross By Roslyne Louise Smith

PUBLISHER: Gentle Lamb Publishing

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A comprehensive collection of thought-provoking and heart-felt articles exploring the relationship between Christianity and animal welfare. Whether you are an animal welfarist who is looking into the Christian faith; or a Christian who feels alone in a church which lacks the determination to say or do anything positive against animal cruelty; or neither of these but someone who is simply looking to gain a better understanding; the reading of this book will be a truly rewarding, meaningful and life-changing experience.

If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.” (St Francis of Assisi). Animal Christian Concern (ACC), pronounced ‘Assisi’ in honour of St Francis, was born out of dismay at humanity’s cruel exploitation of animals, and a need for a Christian animal welfare voice. The few who gathered together in 1985 little realised that a year later they would be among 700 attending an ACC Service at York Minster, where the Bishop of Salisbury preached. To shut your mind, heart, imagination to the sufferings of others is to begin slowly, but inexorably, to die. Those Christians who close their minds and hearts to the cause of animal welfare, and the evils it seeks to combat, are ignoring the fundamental spiritual teachings of Christ Himself.

These articles aim to express, inside and outside the Church, the view that cruelty of any kind is incompatible with Christ’s teachings of love, that love is indivisible, and that cruelty towards any sentient creature is a breach of love.

All proceeds donated to AAC Animal Christian Concern for distribution to animal sanctuaries and humane research.

REVIEWS

Amazon reviews:

"The introductory chapter alone makes this a fantastic read! - Chris The author introduces the reader to the topic by reflecting on our own human experiences of suffering and addresses the difficult question 'Why does God allow suffering?'. This chapter in itself is truly insightful and thought-provoking; you will be sure to go on to read the following chapters."

"Perfect for dipping into topics of interest or, like myself, reading from cover to cover! I have found nothing else like this book out there."

"A 'Must Have' for anyone interested in animal welfare. A collection of articles about Animal Welfare with a particular focus on how this issue relates to modern Christianity. As an area of Christian philosophy which is not otherwise well-publicised, this is an enlightening and thought-provoking read."

"I found the book easy to navigate. It covers a diverse range of issues including animal experimentation, blood sports, the fur trade, vegetarianism and intensive farming, to name but a few. It is easy to turn to a particular chapter for a concise and accessible article on a particular subject whilst the book as a whole is detailed and thorough."

"Profound and compassionate; impassioned and stirring: an essential read for anyone with any interest in the subject. I would also highly recommend the book for anyone studying school or university modules linked to philosophy, theology, religion, ethics, conservation, animal welfare etc. I would have found this particularly useful had it been published at the time of my Religious Studies GCSEs or Philosophy and Ethics A-Level! It is also well-sourced, credible and academic enough to suit degree-level studies and beyond."

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