Vegan clergy members from across the UK explore Christian perspectives on vegan and animal issues in this unique six-part video series.
The priests consider faith-based reasons for caring about animals and address pressing concerns surrounding animal cruelty in the meat and dairy industries, the environmental crisis, human food security and much more.
They also reflect upon the highs and lows of being a Christian vegan in ordained ministry and share stories from their personal journeys.
“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.
“What’s it like being a Christian animal advocate?”
“Why are more Christians making the connection between faith and animals?”
“Are there faith-based reasons for going vegan?”
Attendees at this year’s Christian Animal Advocate Connect Day consider these questions and more!
Professor John Berkman warns against the evils of factory farming and reveals how Pope Francis’s Laudato Si has encouraged new, positive thinking in regards to environmental and animal issues.
The Rt Revd John Arnold, Roman Catholic Bishop of Salford, speaks on contemporary animal issues and explains how Pope Francis’s encyclical letter Laudato Si has triggered new, pioneering thinking in regards to animals.
Dr Philip J. Sampson FOCAE, writer and lecturer on animals and animal ethics, explores the rich history of Christian concern for animals. He also uncovers many remarkable, pro-animal biblical insights including how Jesus demonstrated love and compassion for all creatures.
One of the highlights of the Creature Conference was the interactive panel discussion featuring all the speakers.
This discussion, chaired by Sarx Patron, The Revd Steve Chalke MBE, drew together the key themes addressed throughout the day and provided the opportunity for attendees to ask questions from the floor.
Press play on the toolbar below to listen to the full length debate and hear the speakers challenged on pressing, important topics including the life of Christ, animal suffering, veganism and the work of our Christian forebears in bringing about positive changes for animals.
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This dynamic conversation demonstrated Christian unity in treating animal concerns as prime faith concerns and gave great promise for the future of Christian engagement with animal issues. Delegates commented:
Steve Chalke’s chairing was excellent. Pertinent questions were asked and a lot of ground covered, including some fresh material, in a relatively short period of time.”
“It was good to hear the agreement and discussions of those Christians from different traditions and approaches coming together and gave great hope for the future.”
“It was the best panel discussion I have ever witnessed in a Christian setting. Not only were the panel members informed, but panelists and audience members alike benefitted from having a skilled moderator overseeing the event.”
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 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.
Dr Tony Campolo speaks on the spiritual connectedness which can develop between humans and animals and how Christians can find their voices in support of all God’s creatures.