In an emotionally charged world, Andrew Linzey is Britain's most thoughtful advocate of animal rights. Linzey argues that centuries of callous indifference to animals is rooted in Christianity and Judaism, and that modern secular attitudes have grown unknowingly from this philosophical base. Linzey, an Anglican priest, holds the world's first academic post in ethics, theology and animal welfare (at Oxford). He has fought a courageous battle that has brought him into conflict with both his church and his university.
The 16-year-old Swindon schoolboy was sitting in a coffee shop in Oxford one day in January when an animal rights demo passed, demanding a halt to work on the university's new biomedical animal-research facility. Pycroft - who had done neurology and neurochemistry courses on a Government initiative to nurture bright pupils - scrawled an impromptu placard and went out to chant "build the lab". He was shouted down but blogged the incident on his website and was soon receiving 300 hits an hour. Out of them he launched the Pro-Test movement in support of "science, reasoned debate and animal testing crucially necessary to benefit humanity". This teenager's solo act of defiance against animal rights intimidation shamed his elders - including Tony Blair - into standing up to be counted
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What do you think Wayne Pacelle, at the time National Director of Fund for Animals, meant when he said, "One generation and out. We have no problem with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding." You probably thought he meant everyone else’s domestic animals, not yours. Don’t forget "Callous indifference to animals" not only includes the consumption and use, but also includes ownership. Sounds like someone is going to roast in “Animal Rights Hell” if they OWN any animal according to Linzey, doesn’t it? But then, that’s why Animal Rights - Enemy to Christianity and Judaism.
A half hour from now I am putting up a small article on sacrificial chickens and I would appreciate your comment on it.[SMILE]
Would you tell us more of the problems in Israel for owners and pets as well as the dogcatcher tactics being used. I will most certainly attempt to comment on your article and may we extend our sympathy for the loss of your friends.