As Christians gathered to explore how faith informs their response to pressing global issues, animal concerns emerged as a crucial yet often overlooked area for compassionate action. From Dr Dustin Crummet’s compelling theological insights on why animal advocacy is an essential part of Christian impact to Thom Norman’s strategic insights into tackling factory farming, the conference highlighted a renewed commitment to seeing animals as part of God’s beloved creation.
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In anticipation of the upcoming Christians for Impact 2024 conference, we spoke with Vesa Hautala about why animal advocacy has become one of the organisation’s top focus areas. Christians for Impact, dedicated to helping Christians tackle pressing global issues, sees animal welfare—especially for farmed animals—as a vital yet often overlooked area for impactful action. In this interview, Vesa shares insights into CFI’s approach, the theological foundations that guide their work, and practical steps Christians can take to make a difference for animals in their daily lives and communities.
Faith in Action: Christians for Impact’s Mission to Advocate for Animals was last modified: November 14th, 2024 by admin
In this insightful interview, Fr Terry Martin, a vegan Catholic priest, discusses his latest book Animals in Heaven?. Drawing from his pastoral experience and Catholic teachings, he reflects on the spiritual significance of animals, their place in creation, and how Christians can integrate compassion for animals into their faith practices. Fr Terry shares personal stories and theological insights, inviting readers to reconsider their relationship with God’s creatures.
Animals in Heaven? – Fr Terry Martin was last modified: October 7th, 2024 by admin
Dr Lisa Kemmerer scholar, animal activist and founder of the educational and vegan organisation, Tapestry, explores Christian perceptions of animals and offers advice for those considering veganism.
Faith and Anymals – Lisa Kemmerer was last modified: October 23rd, 2023 by admin
Fr Terry Martin, a vegan and Catholic priest, reflects upon his passion for animal advocacy and urges Christians to think carefully about their relationships with God’s creatures.
Doing It For The Animals – Fr Terry Martin was last modified: September 22nd, 2023 by admin
Caryn Ginsberg, author, strategic planner and educator outlines her five key steps towards more effective and sustainable animal advocacy.
Five Steps to More Effective Animal Advocacy – Caryn Ginsberg was last modified: September 28th, 2023 by admin
Former slaughterhouse worker Doug Maw offers some eye-opening insights into the meat industry, the enormous challenges of working in an abattoir, and the hope and healing which comes through faith in Christ and vegan advocacy.
Slaughterhouse Worker to Vegan Advocate – Doug Maw was last modified: April 20th, 2022 by admin
Somerset-based animal rights artist, Philip McCulloch-Downs, explains the message behind his powerful and provocative artwork.
Revealing the Truth; One Brushstroke at a Time – Philip McCulloch-Downs was last modified: February 16th, 2023 by admin
When I tell church friends that I work in animal theology, I am often met with puzzled looks: ‘Do you mean animals go to heaven?’ Animal theology certainly includes such questions, but has wider concerns: What is animal creation for? To what end did God make them? How are humans supposed to treat them?
What On Earth Are Animals For? – Philip Sampson was last modified: October 18th, 2018 by admin