Hi everyone, I wanted to ask, before I start posting, if this group is a proper forum for discussing animal theology? It looks to be geared more towards the...
Theological questions and comments are welcomed. We have some members well-grounded in theology who can likely provide insights. Steve Kaufman, christianveg...
i'm the only vegan at work but my boss is very supportive of my decision. he handed me this article today from the ny times. feel free to share with your...
Hi Gregory, Maybe I should give some background on how this particular discussion started. My roommate had mentioned to me once that her family didn't believe...
If you want, you?can point out to your friend that: - The correlation between animal welfare and "quality product" is completely broken. Modern farm animals...
I left a message on the FOX comment line early this morning and during the day, FOX returned my call by leaving a message on my home phone. The person who...
Hi and welcome, As far as I know, the topic is relevant here, it comes up from time to time, and there are people (myself included) who would enjoy discussing...
Welcome to the group, and what an Excellent question. As a follower of Jesus and student of ancient scripture, I can only offer you my personal theological...
Hello Jessica, Boy, I don't know, but maybe you should try to not worry so much about your roommate. Now, I dont mean to say that you should stop caring,...
There are many good books on the topic, and Andrew Linzey has made many important contributions. I'd also recommend Good Eating by Stephen Webb, and Is God a...
... Steve, I've read (just one time through) Animal Theology, and Animal Gospel by Linzey and have gotten through most of Good Eating. I just ordered your...
... It's been a while since I've read Young's book, but I recall liking it. Perhaps someone who has read it more recently can answer your question. Steve...
This is a very interesting discussion. When I'm in situations like this, I always think back to what I heard once, "it's my job to love you, and God's job to ...
Gregory: Excellent summation. Gary ... From: Gregory Massey <gregorythegood@...> To: christianveg@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 12:10 am Subject:...
i agree with you stephen. not to upset our o/l vegetarians, but in fact... i think dairy cows (like laying hens) suffer more than if they were just raised and...
Dominion, by matthew scully was recommended to me. i haven't read it, but i have read several of his columns on the subject and they are very good. one thing...
I'll have to check out the "Pleasure Trap." I read a little about the book, and it definitely looks worth the read. I also read the essay that Steve posted,...
... I've read Dominion and also recommend it highly. He surveys many of the ways we interact with animals in an exploitative way (beyond the usual food and...
Jessica, ... I'd like to share with you that my family was in the factory farming business. We (I was never directly involved in operations though I was on...
I too have read Dominion and used it in my college writing classes. Matthew Scully is not only a political conservative, he was a speech writer for President...
This commentary about factory farms is interesting. I just this morning met for the first time w/ some women who are starting a no kill animal shelter in my...
Dear Friends: Our sermon offering for today is: DOES IT PAY TO BE HONEST? http://www.all-creatures.org/sermons97/s31jan93.html - In the Love of the Lord, Frank...
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Regarding The Pleasure Trap, I'm not sure if the book includes the same info as the dvd. The dvd has three chapters: The Pleasure Trap, The Path of Least ...
In the community area of the new church I'm checking out there's a book section (books to buy) and I'm looking through them and come across the one on...
In my Christian circle of friends, the prevailing thought might be capsulated in the notion that "God created animals for our food." A cursory look at the...
I wonder whether this sentiment derives from 1Timothy 4:4 "For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with ...
Well becoming a vegan is a process - it isn't an overnight lifestyle change. I personally think that you're doing a good job as long as you're comfortable with...
Has your boyfriend ever told you how he became a vegetarian? If not, maybe asking him to tell you might reveal his own process of getting to where he is now....
All strong relationships are grounded on mutual respect. In my opinion, if your boyfriend respects you, he will listen attentively if you explain how you are...