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From the Mailbag

Animal Ethics

When Jesus died on the cross, He didn't just save us humans—He died for the animals, too. Prior to Jesus' death on the cross, animal sacrifices were a common and vital part of every family's worship experience. The animals took the place of humans.

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Moral Vegetarianism, Part 3 of 13

Animal Ethics

Suppose there is a man who wishes to end his life but regrets never having given his poor and hungry family any pleasure. The members of his family have no objections; on the contrary, they rather relish the idea. Animals in the wild try to escape from hunters.) Suppose some of them say yes (in American sign language).

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Make This the Year You Do Right by Animals

Animal Ethics

Spend more time with family and friends. Spend more time with family and friends—I will do X in the evening with my spouse or partner, and I will do Y with my kids on the weekend (where you and your family and friends fill in the variables appropriately). Lose weight. Quit smoking. Exercise more. Eat right. Drink less alcohol.

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Resolve to Do Right by Animals in 2007!

Animal Ethics

Spend more time with family and friends. Spend more time with family and friends—I will do X in the evening with my spouse or partner, and I will do Y with my kids on the weekend (where you and your family and friends fill in the variables appropriately). Lose weight. Quit smoking. Exercise more. Eat right. Drink less alcohol.

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Prima Facie vs. Ultima Facie Wrongness

Animal Ethics

Jonathan Hubbell, a philosophy major at the University of Texas at Arlington, is the newest member of the Animal Ethics blog, and once again, I would like to welcome him aboard. There simply is no good reason to kill animals for food when plant-based foods are available.

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

Animal Ethics

Spock's Baby and Child Care: A Handbook for Parents of the Developing Child from Birth to Adolescence , Dr. Benjamin Spock no longer recommends feeding animal products to children after two years of age. According to Dr. Spock: Most families have become more conscious about the fat content of meats, and many are choosing the lower-fat cuts.

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