use of animals

• arguments for using animals for food

  • 90% of the population eats meat in the uk as it’s a source of protein , minerals and vitamins
  • god have noah permission and humans have dominion
  • meat is halal
• arguments against using animals for food

  • people don’t agree with the way animals are farmed
  • some prefer to be vegetarian as it can be seen as healthier
  • muslims do not eat pork (haram)
• arguments for using animals for experimentation

  • by law new medicines have to be tested on two different types of animals to make sure they are safe
  • support limited animal testing as it is used to develop medicines
  • muslims believe god created animals for the benefit of humans
• arguments against using animals for experimentation

  • cannot 100% prove a drug is safe for humans
  • christian’s believe we are stewards of gods creation so we should treat animals with care and respect