David Clough, Professor of Theological Ethics at the University of Chester, argues that concern for animals is a fundamental aspect of Christian discipleship.
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In this transcript from the 2017 Creature Conference, Dr Margaret Adam, theologian, ethicist and visiting tutor at St Stephen’s House, Oxford argues that Christians should care about animals because of who and how they are called to be.
Why Should Christians Care About Animals? – Margaret Adam was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
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.
On the Eyes of a Cat and the Curve of his Claw: On Campanion Animals was last modified: February 6th, 2018 by admin
Dr Alma Massaro author, lecturer on animal ethics and member of the Italian Study Center for Christian Vegetarians (CSCV) speaks on whether animals have souls, challenging barriers to peaceable human-animal relationships and how to view animals through innocent eyes.
Can We Become Again As Children? – Alma Massaro was last modified: December 3rd, 2018 by admin
Matthew H. Bevere, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Ashland Seminary in Ohio, explains how God’s covenantal relationship extends to all creation and why compassionate eating should be a prime concern for all Christians.
Eating in Expectation of the Kingdom: The Christian Case for Veganism – Matthew H. Bevere was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
Dr Joyce D’Silva, public speaker, author, ambassador and former chief executive of Compassion in World Farming explores the pro-animal voices found within various faith traditions and challenges Christian leaders to speak out so that the current world of animal exploitation can start to be replaced with one of respect and compassion.
The Suffering of Animals Today: A Challenge to Religious Leaders was last modified: February 6th, 2018 by admin
Brian D. McLaren, prominent Christian pastor, author, activist, speaker and leading figure in the emerging church movement speaks to Sarx about animal theological concern, responsible stewardship and God’s redemptive action within creation.
On Earth As In Heaven – Brian McLaren was last modified: February 6th, 2018 by admin
Dr Tony Campolo speaks with passion and conviction on why animals and animal issues are prime theological concerns and how the work of Christ has cosmic, redemptive consequences for all creation.
All of Creation Worships God! – Dr Tony Campolo was last modified: May 24th, 2017 by admin
Michael Gilmour, Professor of New Testament and English Literature at Providence, University College explores the works of C.S Lewis; revealing a man with a deep love of animals and whose faith inspired him to emphasise their goodness and dignity in his world-famous novels.
“A Love That Splashes Over”: The Impenitent C.S Lewis – Michael Gilmour was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin
Revd Dr Trystan Owain Hughes explores the interrelatedness of all living beings and demonstrates how the common origin and essential unity of creation necessitates that every animal is treated with respect, compassion and love.
“Who Hears When Animals Cry?” – Trystan Owain Hughes was last modified: June 5th, 2018 by admin