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What is the biblical Christian view on animals?

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They are God's creatures.  God loves animals.  We are able to use animals for food, work, pets, to enjoy in nature.  We are not to be unnecessarily cruel to animals.  To kill when necessary, as quickly and painlessly as possible (ie not trying to torture).  

Proverbs says you can tell a lot about a person by obbserving how they treat their animals.

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Lee Meyer

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I can answer questions regarding animals rights from a biblical Christian worldview. If you were to try to place me in a category, you'd probably place me in the 'animal welfare' category rather than say, the 'animal rights' or the more extreme animal activist categories like PETA, ALF, etc. Please know that I am not here to get into debates with anyone, or deal with people wanting an argument. If you want to try to argue with me I am wrong on certain things, don't bother even sending a question. This is not the reason why I am volunteering here. Also, please realize that I am not a bona-fide quotable source for anyone's research papers or projects. I have my beliefs and opinions and have done personal research, but nothing professionally that would make me a good source for such things. I will reject any such requests.

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I am a pet owner of several house rabbits. I have done extensive reading and research on the topics of animals in the bible, how they are treated, and biblical stewardship of mankind on the earth.

Organizations
House Rabbit Society, WI House Rabbit Society, HAWS.

Education/Credentials
BSEE, MSEE, Marquette University.

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