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Animals in Religion, Entertainment and That Serve Us G. Robert Weedon, DVM, MPH 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 2

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Animals in Religion l In the Bible, God grants human beings “dominion” over the earth and all of the creatures who inhabit the earth l What is meant by dominion? “For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they all have one breath [from God]; so that man hath no preeminence above a beast. Ecclesiastes 3: 19 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 4

Animals in Religion l Other Religions – Buddhism and Hinduism treat animals with respect and compassion • They do not eat animals because they believe that killing animals for food is wrong – The Islamic holy book, the Koran, forbids animal fighting, mutilation of live animals – Earth-Centered Traditions 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 5

Animals in Religion l Other Religions – Santeria is a religion who’s leaders argue that the principle of religious freedom protects their right to sacrifice animals – African Religions – Ancient Middle Eastern Religions – Babylonian Religion 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 6

Animals in Religion Is there a difference between killing animals for religious purposes and scientific or food purposes? Do you consider one “sacrifice” moral while another is immoral? l Hindus revere cows, so cows in India are protected from slaughter and consumption. Americans are especially fond of their pets, so dogs and cats are protected from slaughter and human consumption. Discuss the difference between a dog and a cow. l 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 7

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Animals That Serve Us l Animals have been serving humans for thousands of years. 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 9

Animals That Serve Us l Dogs – – 6/15/2021 Breeding for Profit Hunting Agriculture Service Animals HON 120/BIO 485 10

Animals That Serve Us l Dogs – Law Enforcement – Personal Protection – Military 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 11

Animals That Serve Us l Horses – Law Enforcement – Breeding for Profit – Hunting 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 12

Animals That Serve Us l Horses – Entertainment – Transportation, Labor and Agriculture 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 13

Animals That Serve Us l Other Animals – Military uses • Marine Mammals 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 14

Animals That Serve Us l Other Animals – Military uses • Monkeys 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 15

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Animals Used for Luxury Items l Fur Industry l Jewelry and Accessories l Is raising an animal for its fur any different than raising it for its meat? l Is there any difference in hunting or trapping animals for their fur than raising animals for it? 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 17

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 18

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Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport l Hunting l Trapping l Fishing l Zoos 6/15/2021 and Aquariums HON 120/BIO 485 20

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport Pony Rides l Carriage Horses l Circuses l Rodeos l 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 21

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport Bullfights l Racing l Animal Fighting l 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 22

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport Television, Theatre and Films l Ceremonial Animals l 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 23

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport l Dolphin Encounters 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 24

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport l Swim with the Stingrays 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 25

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport l Really Dumb Animal Tricks! 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 26

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport l Cartoons & Jokes 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 27

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport l Cartoons & Jokes 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 28

Animals Used in Entertainment and Sport What criteria should be used to determine if a particular form of animal entertainment is acceptable? Does it matter if animals are killed or injured in the process? l Even though it is illegal, animal fighting is reported to be very popular in our area. Why do you think this is so? Is hunting any more humane than animal fighting? l 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 29

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Next Week Zoos Saturday trip to the NC Zoo in Asheboro 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 31

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Words of Wisdom “Don’t be surprised to discover that luck favors those who are prepared. ” “When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. ” “Be quick to take advantage of an advantage. ” 6/15/2021 HON 120/BIO 485 33