9.3 The Use & Abuse of Animals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define vivisection.
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Define vivisection.
Using animals for medical experiments to test products before human use.
Define factory farming.
Intensive agriculture for food production that involves limited freedom for the animals.
What are the three broad views on animal rights?
That animals should have equal rights with humans; that mistreatment is wrong but humans may use animals in some circumstances; or that animals have no rights and exist to benefit humans in all circumstances.
How do Christians justify using animals as a resource?
They believe God gave humans dominion over the world — 'everything that lives and moves will be food for you' (Genesis 9:3).
Which verse shows Christians should still care for animals?
Proverbs 12:10: 'The righteous care for the needs of their animals.'
What is the general Christian view on animal testing?
Most think it is wrong for cosmetics but acceptable for medical advancement — the lesser of two evils, since human life is sacred; some Christians (e.g. Quakers) oppose all ill-treatment of animals.
What is the Christian view on eating meat?
It is largely a matter of personal choice — there are no specific Christian food laws; St Paul taught vegetarians and meat-eaters should not judge one another.
Define Khalifah (in relation to animals in Islam).
Humans as trustees appointed by Allah to look after his creation, including animals — all Muslims must seek to care for them.
What does the Hadith warn about killing animals without cause?
'Whoever kills a sparrow or anything bigger than that without a just cause, Allah will hold him accountable on the Day of Judgment.'
What conditions does Islam place on eating meat?
Meat must be halal — slaughter must be humane and in the name of God; unnecessary harm to animals is forbidden.
Which animal do Muslims sacrifice at Eid-al-Adha, and why?
A goat — to remember Ibrahim and his readiness to sacrifice his son Ismail.
When will most Muslims permit animal testing?
Only if it is for medical advances for humans — the Qur'an teaches animals were provided to meet human needs, but any unnecessary harm is forbidden.
In Islam, meat is only permitted if the animal is slaughtered humanely and is ______.
In Islam, meat is only permitted if the animal is slaughtered humanely and is halal.
True or False?
Both Christianity and Islam are against cruelty towards animals.
True.
Both oppose cruelty and require any use of animals to be humane and for a good reason; they differ over what counts as a good reason.
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