Jeff Sebo, an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at New York University, has established himself as a prominent figure in the fields of animal and environmental ethics. His latest book, “The Moral Circle“, set for publication in January 2025, explores the ethical implications of expanding our moral consideration to include a broader range of beings. This interview delves into his background, motivations, and insights into the evolving challenges and responsibilities we face in relation to nonhuman beings.
“Know well the faces of your sheep”: Compassion for Animals in the Old Testament – Dr Suzanna Millar
Dr Suzanna Millar, Chancellor’s Fellow in Hebrew Bible / Old Testament at the University of Edinburgh, reflects upon the relationship between humans and sheep in the Old Testament and explains how compassionate care for animals was taken very seriously by the ancient Hebrews.
Deanne Thomsen, an experienced Outreach Manager with expertise in Public Communications, reflects upon the similarities between vegan activism and Christian evangelism and shares her knowledge of effective and sustainable outreach.
In recent months, animal protection organisations have been celebrating the passing of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill. Once the Bill receives Royal Assent, this new piece of UK law will be known as the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022.
The passage of the Bill is welcomed by Better Deal for Animals, an alliance of 50 of the UK’s leading animal advocacy organisations including the Humane Society International UK, whose Executive Director, Claire Bass, has spoken to Sarx about the Bill.
Trevor Bechtel, Lecturer at the University of Michigan, considers how some individual animals became famous, not only for what they did, but also for the deep and profound relationships that they shared with their human companions.
Billy Thompson, Founder and Project Director at The Retreat Animal Rescue Sanctuary, reflects upon the concept of kindness and his lifelong commitment towards animal advocacy.
A pangolin. These delightfully curious ant-eating scaled mammals are sometimes called ‘walking artichokes.’ Any animal that’s armoured, timid, nocturnal and lives in burrows, strikes me as one that is content to mind its own business.
Dr Simon Kittle, researcher in philosophy at the University of Innsbruck, explores relational theology; the idea that love and relationships are central to understanding God, His creatures and how we are to relate to others.
He Waits For Me
… and other ways my dog reminds me of God
Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show mercy to you. …blessed are all those who wait for him.” Isaiah 30:18
I grew up in the great state of Texas and dreamed of being either a cowboy or a country-western singer. Instead I became an Anglican priest. It’s been more fun than a barrel of communion wine! For 10 years, I was blessed to live in paradise, on the “garden island” of Kauai in Hawaii. I dreamed of being a surfer or a hula dancer. Instead, I got a dog.
Dr Matthew Eaton, lecturer in theology and philosophy at St John’s University, New York and Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, explores the deep emotional and spiritual bonds between humans and companion animals.
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