Be careful where you get the video from. PETA and similar groups have been known to use misleading footage and statistics to try to get people to accept their position. It’s possible that some of these things are actually happening regularly, but it’s also possible they actively sought out the absolutely worst instances of abuses and try to present them as the norm.Never did I say I have a solution. All I said is that yesterday I saw a video showing some disturbing footage and I simply asked if animals should have some rights. As with other problems I have no control over, I will leave my distress it in the hands of God and pray.
Animals don’t have rights. Rights only really apply to humans. That said, they should not be treated in a cruel manner.I viewed a disturbing film yesterday about how cattle are treated in the slaughter houses. It’s something that is intentionally hidden from the public’s eyes. I understand that there are laws forbidding the filming of the horrors that take place in slaughterhouses. I understand that the world has a large population that needs to eat, but it seemed clear to me that there are more humane ways to slaughter animals than that currently used in slaughterhouses. Such suffering! Do these animals deserve better treatment?
Because it’s not.Even when animal rights organisations like PETA show footage of animals being mistreated people will still think it’s not like that everywhere…
PETA isn’t the only animal rights organisation that gathers evidence regarding the welfare of animals used for food, clothes, entertainment.Because it’s not.
Just as a matter of note. PETA and similar groups are heavily influenced by Peter Singer, an anti-catholic ethicist from Australia who believes that humans share the moral status of animals. The whole modern movement toward animal “rights” comes from his efforts to convince people of his beliefs. He is on record as saying that the Church’s view placing man at the pinnacle of creation is the main obstacle to his philosophy.
I would say that a proper approach to animals centres around “welfare” as opposed to rights.
Multiple people on here told you, from first hand experience, that it is not! Have YOU ever even been to a slaughterhouse?Even when animal rights organisations like PETA show footage of animals being mistreated people will still think it’s not like that everywhere…
Well, Peter Singer goes a little further than not agreeing with the Bible. He supports euthanasia, abortion, and infanticide.Sure, everyone who doesn’t agree with the bible is anti catholic…
I don’t need to go into a slaughterhouse to know what goes on inside them, I’ve seen what is described as ‘humane’ ways of slaughtering and the abuse that does go on inside these ‘houses’Multiple people on here told you, from first hand experience, that it is not! Have YOU ever even been to a slaughterhouse?
Well, Peter Singer goes a little further than not agreeing with the Bible. He supports euthanasia, abortion, and infanticide.
You might need to do a little more research… Kosher slaughter is only allowed because of a religious exemption to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act.When I asked if these animals should have rights, I’m simply suggesting more humane treatment in the slaughterhouses.
I eat kosher meats and I believe the animals need to be treated much more humanely according to biblical law.
Can you give an example if the “rights” you want them to have, keeping in mind you wish to harvest them at a young age for meat…When I asked if these animals should have rights, I’m simply suggesting more humane treatment in the slaughterhouses.
I eat kosher meats and I believe the animals need to be treated much more humanely according to biblical law.
The right to a quick death? The right to be transported in conditions meeting appropriate standards re: temperature, air and water supply, etc. ?Can you give an example if the “rights” you want them to have, keeping in mind you wish to harvest them at a young age for meat…
Yes!The right to a quick death? The right to be transported in conditions meeting appropriate standards re: temperature, air and water supply, etc. ?
Again, I would not classify those as rights of animals but rather responsibilities of humans. To obtain a right one has to have an obligation.The right to a quick death? The right to be transported in conditions meeting appropriate standards re: temperature, air and water supply, etc. ?
Indeed.Again, I would not classify those as rights of animals but rather responsibilities of humans. To obtain a right one has to have an obligation.
So let’s rephrase it as if humans wish to have the right to eat or use an animal, then they have the obligation to do so with dignity and respect for God’s creation.
I would argue that kosher and ha’lal slaughter methods are more humane than some modern methods (bolt, electrocution etc.)You might need to do a little more research… Kosher slaughter is only allowed because of a religious exemption to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act.
That is not true. Slaughterhouses cause huge suffering to animals. . by their very nature and intent.I think others already doing a much better job than I could of explaining that we certainly do have a responsibility to properly treat animals, both for their sakes and our own.
I would caution you to take those videos with a very large grain of salt. The organizations who put those out have an agenda. Much of what you saw was probably 1. An isolated incident at one location or 2. Selective filming misrepresenting an incident. Or could even be filmed in a different country. The United States has high standards for animal welfare in its slaughter facilities. I have been to several, and I saw no evidence of abuse. There are no large scale “horrors” being hidden from the public.
A quick death? Are you familiar with how livestock are slaughtered?Yes!