For this Lent, the Revd Dr Susan Bubbers encourages us to pause, reflect and consider what we might learn from some of the humblest of God’s creatures.
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The Revd Chris Moore recalls the striking results of surveying his fellow ordinands about animal issues whilst at theological college and urges us to include all God’s creatures in the life and mission of the church.
For the Revd Dr Johannes Arens, his relationship with Dolly the collie was vital in helping him face the challenges of lockdown! In this blog, Fr Johannes reflects upon living with Dolly and how such positive encounters can lead to thinking about wider animal issues.
In this extended article, Dr Lisa Warden explores the Biblical mandate to care for God’s creatures, our contemporary treatment of animals and whether Christians may be called to challenge the status quo.
Deb Olin Unferth, American short-story writer, novelist, and memoirist is interviewed on her latest novel Barn 8, the enthralling story of a band of animal activists who plan a heist to free 900,00 chickens.
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.
The Revd Janey Hiller, an ordained Anglican minister, recounts her journey towards veganism and how studying Christian perspectives on animals at theological college proved to be a life changing experience.
“Why the issue of animals?”, “Why should other animals matter to Christians?”, “How are we currently treating other animals?” and, ultimately, “Should Christians be vegan?”
In this video, Professor David Clough tackles these questions and more in a presentation and Q&A session given at Waterloo, London.