Former slaughterhouse worker Doug Maw offers some eye-opening insights into the meat industry, the enormous challenges of working in an abattoir, and the hope and healing which comes through faith in Christ and vegan advocacy.
Animal Issues
David Clough, Professor of Theological Ethics at the University of Chester, introduces the Christian Ethics of Farmed Animal Welfare (CEFAW) research project.
Is This How to Get Conversations About Farmed Animals Started at a Church Near You? – David Clough was last modified: December 7th, 2020 by admin
Duncan McNair, founder and CEO of Save The Asian Elephants, highlights the plight of Asian elephants, his work in seeking UK legislation to prevent the abuse of elephants and how his faith helped inspire him to take action.
The Cruel Realities of Elephants in Tourism and the Need for New Law Now – Duncan McNair was last modified: January 31st, 2021 by admin
Dr Joe Wills, lecturer in Law at the University of Leicester, explores the historic status of animals in law, contemporary efforts to advance the position of animals through legislation and how we can all play our part in animal advocacy.
Our Fellow Creatures and the Law – Joe Wills was last modified: May 13th, 2020 by admin
Victoria Moran, bestselling author and founder of Main Street Vegan Academy, reflects upon her conversations with pioneers of the vegan movement and the spiritually life-changing impact of these encounters.
Compassion: Still the Ultimate Ethic – Victoria Moran was last modified: July 22nd, 2019 by admin
Years ago, I was with a group for an early American educational weekend. We were to experience part of life as early settlers did, including the making of meals from start to finish. In preparation for supper, our group was told we had to kill a chicken. We were all expected to be there, whether or not we were directly involved in the killing and prepping of the chicken for the evening meal.
Slaughterhouse to Table: Don’t Forget to Remember – Mary Albert Darling was last modified: July 24th, 2018 by admin
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is raising eyebrows with its new commercial, as Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell portrays a priest hearing the confession of a meat industry marketing executive in a video entitled Redemption.
Hearing the Confession of the Meat Industry was last modified: June 20th, 2018 by admin
The mental capacities and social lives of farmed animals is explored by Professor Barbara J King who uncovers what modern science teaches us about the minds of animals, how the issue of animal sentience is regarded in society and what practical steps people can be take in favour of animals.
Personalities on the Plate – Barbara J King was last modified: June 20th, 2018 by admin
Professor Robert Garner, lecturer of political theory at the University of Leicester, considers how the objectives of animal advocates might be politically implemented within contemporary society.
Can Democracy Ever Favour Animal Advocacy? – Robert Garner was last modified: June 20th, 2018 by admin
Andrew Knight is a Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics at the University of Winchester, and Director of Research and Education for SAFE in New Zealand. He investigates the case of Jack the Ripper and posits whether he might have been a 19th century slaughterhouse worker. Andrew goes on to highlight the links between violence inflicted on animals, and that which is perpetrated on humans.
“Was Jack the Ripper a Slaughterman?”: On Human-Animal Violence – Andrew Knight was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
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