Animals

• Who created all living things according to the text?

  God
• How should animals be treated according to the text?

  With kindness and compassion
• How many verses about animals are in the Qur’an?

  Over 200
• What do Christians believe about the purpose of animals?

  They were created for humans to use and care for
• Why are humans considered more important than animals?

  Because they were created in the image of God
• What lesson does the story of Noah’s ark teach Christians?

  To protect animals while using them for benefit
• What do scientists test on animals?

  Medicines, cosmetics, and food additives
• Why is animal testing done?

  To ensure safety for humans
• When was testing cosmetics on animals banned in the UK?

  1998
• What types of animals are most commonly used for testing?

  Rats or mice bred for testing
• Why do some people choose to be vegetarian or vegan?

  They are against killing animals
• What do some people object to regarding animals?

  The ways animals are treated
• What is a reason some people do not eat animals?

  They do not like the taste
• What choice do Christians have regarding eating animals?

  They can choose to be meat eaters
• What should Christians be sensitive to regarding eating animals?

  Others' beliefs and feelings
• What is the Muslim view on eating animals?

  Allowed if slaughtered according to Shari’ah
• What must food be for Muslims regarding meat?

  Halal
• How must animals be killed according to Muslim beliefs?

  In the name of God
• What type of meat is forbidden for Muslims to eat?

  Pig meat
• What is the Christian view on animal testing?

  Support limited testing for medicine development
• Under what condition do Christians find animal testing acceptable?

  If there is no other safe way
• What do Christians believe about human life in relation to animal testing?

  Human life is more important
• What is not allowed regarding animals according to Christians?

  Harming them unnecessarily
• What is an exception for animal testing according to Christians?

  If it protects or saves human life
• What must be kept to a minimum during animal testing?

  Suffering
• What will humans be judged on according to the text?

  Their actions towards animals