Animals in Medical Research

Christians believe humans have a role in stewardship; this means having the responsibility to take care of the Earth. Including all the other non-souled organisms such as animals
1. Humans believe they have control over animals because God made humans in the image of himself
  1. Humans are God's most important creation, and some say animals arent part of Gods creation
2. In the book of Genesis God gave Adam and Eve the reponsibility to look after other creatures
Most Christians believe humans should not be cruel to animals; unless there is no other way for testing to find medical research which can be life saving for humans
1. Animal testing for things such as make-up, would not be accepted by Christians
Christians believe animals will not go the heaven and have a relationship with God because they do not have a soul
The Catholic Church and the Anglican Church both believe it is important to test for life saving drugs, but the animals must not be hurt in a cruel way
1. Animal testing have produced vaccine for polo and anethetics
Other Christians believe that animals are still Gods creation and therefore should not be allowed to suffer; although they do support in eating animals for food
1. Sir Francis of Assisi believed animals have souls
  1. Genesis 2 verse 15- Adam is told to take care of the Earth (stewardship)
Dominion: the authority/power over animals
Medical research: scientific experiments carried out to help cure diseases

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