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.
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Grace Yia-Hei Kao, Associate Professor of Ethics at Claremont School of Theology, discusses faith, ecofeminism and how both men and women can example Christian ideals of love, peace and justice in favour of animals.
Faith, Feminism and Animal Advocacy – Grace Yia-Hei Kao was last modified: April 15th, 2020 by admin
Celebrated artist Katherine Howard, whose work has been showcased internationally with magazines including Vogue, The World of Interiors and House and Garden, explains how art has led her to an ever increasing respect and wonder for God’s animals.
Creation on Canvas – Katherine Howard was last modified: April 15th, 2020 by admin
Proverbs 12:10 is sometimes, rather blandly, translated ‘The righteous person cares for their animals’. But the literal translation is “The righteous person knows the soul of their animals’!
Dr Ruth Valerio outlines a Biblical understanding of animals and how to take practical steps in support of God’s creatures.
The Righteous Know the Souls of Animals – Dr Ruth Valerio was last modified: February 6th, 2018 by admin
Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary President, author and activist, is interviewed on his successful book Living the Farm Sanctuary Life. In this definitive vegan and animal-friendly lifestyle guide, Gene explores the deeply transformative experience of learning to live compassionately and without harm to animals.
Living the Farm Sanctuary Life – Gene Baur was last modified: February 6th, 2018 by admin
The Revd Steve Chalke MBE, Founder and Leader of Oasis Global and Patron of Sarx discusses why he believes animal concerns, far from being a marginal issue, are integral to Christian discipleship and living a life of justice and compassion.
Animal Concerns: Core and Central to Christian Living – Steve Chalke was last modified: February 15th, 2018 by admin
Reading into Christian understandings of animals can be an exciting and rewarding opportunity to explore the richness of creation and consider commonly asked questions about contemporary animal issues.
Yet with an unprecedented increase in the number of Christian books written on animals, it can be tricky knowing where to start!
If you have never previously explored this fascinating topic, we hope that this top 5 beginner’s guide will help you get stuck into some good reading!
Top 5 Books – Introducing Christianity & Animals was last modified: June 20th, 2018 by admin
We are delighted to have collaborated with NOMAD in the production of their very special podcast ‘Is Christianity Good News for Animals?’.
NOMAD – ‘Is Christianity Good News for Animals?’ was last modified: September 19th, 2017 by admin
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
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